Leil Selichot 6121 / סליחות 9881

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9881 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 6118 25 Elul 9878
Leil Selichot 6119 21 Elul 9879
Leil Selichot 6120 21 Elul 9880
Leil Selichot 6121 25 Elul 9881
Leil Selichot 6122 21 Elul 9882
Leil Selichot 6123 21 Elul 9883
Leil Selichot 6124 23 Elul 9884
Leil Selichot 6125 20 Elul 9885

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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