Leil Selichot 2581 / סליחות 6341

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6341 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 2578 23 Elul 6338
Leil Selichot 2579 25 Elul 6339
Leil Selichot 2580 21 Elul 6340
Leil Selichot 2581 23 Elul 6341
Leil Selichot 2582 25 Elul 6342
Leil Selichot 2583 21 Elul 6343
Leil Selichot 2584 21 Elul 6344
Leil Selichot 2585 25 Elul 6345

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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