Leil Selichot 4621 / סליחות 8381

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8381 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 4618 23 Elul 8378
Leil Selichot 4619 25 Elul 8379
Leil Selichot 4620 21 Elul 8380
Leil Selichot 4621 23 Elul 8381
Leil Selichot 4622 23 Elul 8382
Leil Selichot 4623 20 Elul 8383
Leil Selichot 4624 23 Elul 8384
Leil Selichot 4625 23 Elul 8385

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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