Leil Selichot 6441 / סליחות 10201

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10201 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 6438 23 Elul 10198
Leil Selichot 6439 25 Elul 10199
Leil Selichot 6440 21 Elul 10200
Leil Selichot 6441 21 Elul 10201
Leil Selichot 6442 25 Elul 10202
Leil Selichot 6443 25 Elul 10203
Leil Selichot 6444 21 Elul 10204
Leil Selichot 6445 23 Elul 10205

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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