Leil Selichot 4961 / סליחות 8721

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8721 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 4958 21 Elul 8718
Leil Selichot 4959 21 Elul 8719
Leil Selichot 4960 23 Elul 8720
Leil Selichot 4961 25 Elul 8721
Leil Selichot 4962 21 Elul 8722
Leil Selichot 4963 23 Elul 8723
Leil Selichot 4964 25 Elul 8724
Leil Selichot 4965 20 Elul 8725

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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