Leil Selichot 3401 / סליחות 7161

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7161 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.

Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia

Advertisement

Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 3398 25 Elul 7158
Leil Selichot 3399 21 Elul 7159
Leil Selichot 3400 23 Elul 7160
Leil Selichot 3401 25 Elul 7161
Leil Selichot 3402 21 Elul 7162
Leil Selichot 3403 21 Elul 7163
Leil Selichot 3404 25 Elul 7164
Leil Selichot 3405 20 Elul 7165

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

When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.