Leil Selichot 7341 / סליחות 11101

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11101 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 7338 23 Elul 11098
Leil Selichot 7339 25 Elul 11099
Leil Selichot 7340 20 Elul 11100
Leil Selichot 7341 23 Elul 11101
Leil Selichot 7342 23 Elul 11102
Leil Selichot 7343 20 Elul 11103
Leil Selichot 7344 21 Elul 11104
Leil Selichot 7345 23 Elul 11105

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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