Leil Selichot 341 / סליחות 4101

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4101 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 338 23 Elul 4098
Leil Selichot 339 25 Elul 4099
Leil Selichot 340 21 Elul 4100
Leil Selichot 341 23 Elul 4101
Leil Selichot 342 23 Elul 4102
Leil Selichot 343 20 Elul 4103
Leil Selichot 344 21 Elul 4104
Leil Selichot 345 23 Elul 4105

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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