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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew 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
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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