Leil Selichot 4641 / סליחות 8401

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8401 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 4638 21 Elul 8398
Leil Selichot 4639 25 Elul 8399
Leil Selichot 4640 20 Elul 8400
Leil Selichot 4641 21 Elul 8401
Leil Selichot 4642 23 Elul 8402
Leil Selichot 4643 20 Elul 8403
Leil Selichot 4644 21 Elul 8404
Leil Selichot 4645 23 Elul 8405

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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