Leil Selichot 8141 / סליחות 11901

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11901 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 8138 25 Elul 11898
Leil Selichot 8139 21 Elul 11899
Leil Selichot 8140 23 Elul 11900
Leil Selichot 8141 25 Elul 11901
Leil Selichot 8142 25 Elul 11902
Leil Selichot 8143 21 Elul 11903
Leil Selichot 8144 25 Elul 11904
Leil Selichot 8145 25 Elul 11905

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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