Leil Selichot 4361 / סליחות 8121

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8121 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 4358 25 Elul 8118
Leil Selichot 4359 25 Elul 8119
Leil Selichot 4360 21 Elul 8120
Leil Selichot 4361 23 Elul 8121
Leil Selichot 4362 25 Elul 8122
Leil Selichot 4363 21 Elul 8123
Leil Selichot 4364 21 Elul 8124
Leil Selichot 4365 25 Elul 8125

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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