Leil Selichot 841 / סליחות 4601

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4601 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 838 21 Elul 4598
Leil Selichot 839 23 Elul 4599
Leil Selichot 840 25 Elul 4600
Leil Selichot 841 20 Elul 4601
Leil Selichot 842 23 Elul 4602
Leil Selichot 843 25 Elul 4603
Leil Selichot 844 20 Elul 4604
Leil Selichot 845 23 Elul 4605

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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