Leil Selichot 7241 / סליחות 11001

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11001 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 7238 20 Elul 10998
Leil Selichot 7239 21 Elul 10999
Leil Selichot 7240 23 Elul 11000
Leil Selichot 7241 25 Elul 11001
Leil Selichot 7242 20 Elul 11002
Leil Selichot 7243 23 Elul 11003
Leil Selichot 7244 23 Elul 11004
Leil Selichot 7245 25 Elul 11005

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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