Leil Selichot 8501 / סליחות 12261

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12261 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 8498 21 Elul 12258
Leil Selichot 8499 23 Elul 12259
Leil Selichot 8500 20 Elul 12260
Leil Selichot 8501 21 Elul 12261
Leil Selichot 8502 23 Elul 12262
Leil Selichot 8503 25 Elul 12263
Leil Selichot 8504 20 Elul 12264
Leil Selichot 8505 23 Elul 12265

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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