Leil Selichot 5601 / סליחות 9361

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9361 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 5598 21 Elul 9358
Leil Selichot 5599 23 Elul 9359
Leil Selichot 5600 25 Elul 9360
Leil Selichot 5601 21 Elul 9361
Leil Selichot 5602 21 Elul 9362
Leil Selichot 5603 25 Elul 9363
Leil Selichot 5604 20 Elul 9364
Leil Selichot 5605 21 Elul 9365

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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