Leil Selichot 641 / סליחות 4401

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4401 occurred 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 638 21 Elul 4398
Leil Selichot 639 23 Elul 4399
Leil Selichot 640 25 Elul 4400
Leil Selichot 641 20 Elul 4401
Leil Selichot 642 23 Elul 4402
Leil Selichot 643 23 Elul 4403
Leil Selichot 644 25 Elul 4404
Leil Selichot 645 21 Elul 4405

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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