Leil Selichot 741 / סליחות 4501

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4501 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 738 23 Elul 4498
Leil Selichot 739 20 Elul 4499
Leil Selichot 740 23 Elul 4500
Leil Selichot 741 23 Elul 4501
Leil Selichot 742 25 Elul 4502
Leil Selichot 743 20 Elul 4503
Leil Selichot 744 23 Elul 4504
Leil Selichot 745 25 Elul 4505

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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