Leil Selichot 2701 / סליחות 6461

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6461 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 2698 25 Elul 6458
Leil Selichot 2699 21 Elul 6459
Leil Selichot 2700 23 Elul 6460
Leil Selichot 2701 25 Elul 6461
Leil Selichot 2702 21 Elul 6462
Leil Selichot 2703 23 Elul 6463
Leil Selichot 2704 25 Elul 6464
Leil Selichot 2705 21 Elul 6465

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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