Leil Selichot 7401 / סליחות 11161

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11161 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 7398 21 Elul 11158
Leil Selichot 7399 23 Elul 11159
Leil Selichot 7400 25 Elul 11160
Leil Selichot 7401 25 Elul 11161
Leil Selichot 7402 21 Elul 11162
Leil Selichot 7403 25 Elul 11163
Leil Selichot 7404 25 Elul 11164
Leil Selichot 7405 21 Elul 11165

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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