Leil Selichot 401 / סליחות 4161

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4161 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 398 21 Elul 4158
Leil Selichot 399 23 Elul 4159
Leil Selichot 400 25 Elul 4160
Leil Selichot 401 20 Elul 4161
Leil Selichot 402 23 Elul 4162
Leil Selichot 403 25 Elul 4163
Leil Selichot 404 25 Elul 4164
Leil Selichot 405 21 Elul 4165

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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