Leil Selichot 321 / סליחות 4081

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4081 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 318 23 Elul 4078
Leil Selichot 319 20 Elul 4079
Leil Selichot 320 21 Elul 4080
Leil Selichot 321 23 Elul 4081
Leil Selichot 322 25 Elul 4082
Leil Selichot 323 20 Elul 4083
Leil Selichot 324 23 Elul 4084
Leil Selichot 325 23 Elul 4085

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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