Leil Selichot 2181 / סליחות 5941

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5941 occurs after nightfall 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 2178 23 Elul 5938
Leil Selichot 2179 23 Elul 5939
Leil Selichot 2180 25 Elul 5940
Leil Selichot 2181 21 Elul 5941
Leil Selichot 2182 23 Elul 5942
Leil Selichot 2183 25 Elul 5943
Leil Selichot 2184 21 Elul 5944
Leil Selichot 2185 21 Elul 5945

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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