Leil Selichot 7441 / סליחות 11201

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11201 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 7438 20 Elul 11198
Leil Selichot 7439 21 Elul 11199
Leil Selichot 7440 23 Elul 11200
Leil Selichot 7441 20 Elul 11201
Leil Selichot 7442 21 Elul 11202
Leil Selichot 7443 23 Elul 11203
Leil Selichot 7444 25 Elul 11204
Leil Selichot 7445 20 Elul 11205

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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