Leil Selichot 3081 / סליחות 6841

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6841 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 3078 21 Elul 6838
Leil Selichot 3079 25 Elul 6839
Leil Selichot 3080 25 Elul 6840
Leil Selichot 3081 21 Elul 6841
Leil Selichot 3082 23 Elul 6842
Leil Selichot 3083 25 Elul 6843
Leil Selichot 3084 21 Elul 6844
Leil Selichot 3085 23 Elul 6845

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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