Leil Selichot 4161 / סליחות 7921

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7921 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 4158 23 Elul 7918
Leil Selichot 4159 25 Elul 7919
Leil Selichot 4160 21 Elul 7920
Leil Selichot 4161 23 Elul 7921
Leil Selichot 4162 25 Elul 7922
Leil Selichot 4163 25 Elul 7923
Leil Selichot 4164 21 Elul 7924
Leil Selichot 4165 25 Elul 7925

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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