Leil Selichot 3781 / סליחות 7541

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7541 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 3778 21 Elul 7538
Leil Selichot 3779 23 Elul 7539
Leil Selichot 3780 25 Elul 7540
Leil Selichot 3781 20 Elul 7541
Leil Selichot 3782 23 Elul 7542
Leil Selichot 3783 23 Elul 7543
Leil Selichot 3784 20 Elul 7544
Leil Selichot 3785 23 Elul 7545

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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