Leil Selichot 2961 / סליחות 6721

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6721 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 2958 25 Elul 6718
Leil Selichot 2959 21 Elul 6719
Leil Selichot 2960 23 Elul 6720
Leil Selichot 2961 25 Elul 6721
Leil Selichot 2962 20 Elul 6722
Leil Selichot 2963 23 Elul 6723
Leil Selichot 2964 23 Elul 6724
Leil Selichot 2965 20 Elul 6725

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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