Leil Selichot 6401 / סליחות 10161

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10161 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 6398 23 Elul 10158
Leil Selichot 6399 20 Elul 10159
Leil Selichot 6400 21 Elul 10160
Leil Selichot 6401 23 Elul 10161
Leil Selichot 6402 25 Elul 10162
Leil Selichot 6403 20 Elul 10163
Leil Selichot 6404 23 Elul 10164
Leil Selichot 6405 23 Elul 10165

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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