Leil Selichot 4721 / סליחות 8481

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8481 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 4718 20 Elul 8478
Leil Selichot 4719 23 Elul 8479
Leil Selichot 4720 23 Elul 8480
Leil Selichot 4721 20 Elul 8481
Leil Selichot 4722 21 Elul 8482
Leil Selichot 4723 23 Elul 8483
Leil Selichot 4724 25 Elul 8484
Leil Selichot 4725 20 Elul 8485

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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