Leil Selichot 1561 / סליחות 5321

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5321 occurred on .

Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 1558 20 Elul 5318
Leil Selichot 1559 23 Elul 5319
Leil Selichot 1560 23 Elul 5320
Leil Selichot 1561 25 Elul 5321
Leil Selichot 1562 21 Elul 5322
Leil Selichot 1563 23 Elul 5323
Leil Selichot 1564 25 Elul 5324
Leil Selichot 1565 21 Elul 5325

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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