Leil Selichot 161 / סליחות 3921

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3921 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 158 21 Elul 3918
Leil Selichot 159 25 Elul 3919
Leil Selichot 160 25 Elul 3920
Leil Selichot 161 21 Elul 3921
Leil Selichot 162 21 Elul 3922
Leil Selichot 163 25 Elul 3923
Leil Selichot 164 21 Elul 3924
Leil Selichot 165 21 Elul 3925

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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