Leil Selichot 3241 / סליחות 7001

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7001 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 3238 23 Elul 6998
Leil Selichot 3239 20 Elul 6999
Leil Selichot 3240 21 Elul 7000
Leil Selichot 3241 23 Elul 7001
Leil Selichot 3242 25 Elul 7002
Leil Selichot 3243 20 Elul 7003
Leil Selichot 3244 23 Elul 7004
Leil Selichot 3245 25 Elul 7005

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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