Leil Selichot 5941 / סליחות 9701

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9701 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 5938 23 Elul 9698
Leil Selichot 5939 25 Elul 9699
Leil Selichot 5940 21 Elul 9700
Leil Selichot 5941 23 Elul 9701
Leil Selichot 5942 25 Elul 9702
Leil Selichot 5943 21 Elul 9703
Leil Selichot 5944 23 Elul 9704
Leil Selichot 5945 25 Elul 9705

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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