Leil Selichot 5921 / סליחות 9681

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9681 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 5918 25 Elul 9678
Leil Selichot 5919 25 Elul 9679
Leil Selichot 5920 21 Elul 9680
Leil Selichot 5921 25 Elul 9681
Leil Selichot 5922 25 Elul 9682
Leil Selichot 5923 21 Elul 9683
Leil Selichot 5924 23 Elul 9684
Leil Selichot 5925 25 Elul 9685

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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