Leil Selichot 381 / סליחות 4141

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4141 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.

Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia

Advertisement

Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 378 21 Elul 4138
Leil Selichot 379 25 Elul 4139
Leil Selichot 380 25 Elul 4140
Leil Selichot 381 21 Elul 4141
Leil Selichot 382 23 Elul 4142
Leil Selichot 383 25 Elul 4143
Leil Selichot 384 21 Elul 4144
Leil Selichot 385 21 Elul 4145

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: A Guide & Commentary

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.