Leil Selichot 4841 / סליחות 8601

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8601 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 4838 23 Elul 8598
Leil Selichot 4839 25 Elul 8599
Leil Selichot 4840 21 Elul 8600
Leil Selichot 4841 23 Elul 8601
Leil Selichot 4842 25 Elul 8602
Leil Selichot 4843 20 Elul 8603
Leil Selichot 4844 23 Elul 8604
Leil Selichot 4845 23 Elul 8605

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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