Leil Selichot 261 / סליחות 4021

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4021 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 258 25 Elul 4018
Leil Selichot 259 21 Elul 4019
Leil Selichot 260 21 Elul 4020
Leil Selichot 261 25 Elul 4021
Leil Selichot 262 21 Elul 4022
Leil Selichot 263 21 Elul 4023
Leil Selichot 264 23 Elul 4024
Leil Selichot 265 20 Elul 4025

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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