Leil Selichot 861 / סליחות 4621

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4621 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 858 21 Elul 4618
Leil Selichot 859 23 Elul 4619
Leil Selichot 860 25 Elul 4620
Leil Selichot 861 20 Elul 4621
Leil Selichot 862 23 Elul 4622
Leil Selichot 863 23 Elul 4623
Leil Selichot 864 20 Elul 4624
Leil Selichot 865 21 Elul 4625

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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