Leil Selichot 3901 / סליחות 7661

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7661 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 3898 25 Elul 7658
Leil Selichot 3899 20 Elul 7659
Leil Selichot 3900 21 Elul 7660
Leil Selichot 3901 23 Elul 7661
Leil Selichot 3902 20 Elul 7662
Leil Selichot 3903 21 Elul 7663
Leil Selichot 3904 23 Elul 7664
Leil Selichot 3905 25 Elul 7665

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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