Leil Selichot 2381 / סליחות 6141

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6141 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 2378 23 Elul 6138
Leil Selichot 2379 25 Elul 6139
Leil Selichot 2380 25 Elul 6140
Leil Selichot 2381 21 Elul 6141
Leil Selichot 2382 25 Elul 6142
Leil Selichot 2383 25 Elul 6143
Leil Selichot 2384 21 Elul 6144
Leil Selichot 2385 23 Elul 6145

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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