Leil Selichot 8981 / סליחות 12741

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12741 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 8978 20 Elul 12738
Leil Selichot 8979 23 Elul 12739
Leil Selichot 8980 25 Elul 12740
Leil Selichot 8981 25 Elul 12741
Leil Selichot 8982 21 Elul 12742
Leil Selichot 8983 25 Elul 12743
Leil Selichot 8984 25 Elul 12744
Leil Selichot 8985 21 Elul 12745

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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