Leil Selichot 5981 / סליחות 9741

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9741 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 5978 23 Elul 9738
Leil Selichot 5979 25 Elul 9739
Leil Selichot 5980 20 Elul 9740
Leil Selichot 5981 23 Elul 9741
Leil Selichot 5982 23 Elul 9742
Leil Selichot 5983 25 Elul 9743
Leil Selichot 5984 21 Elul 9744
Leil Selichot 5985 23 Elul 9745

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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