Leil Selichot 9121 / סליחות 12881

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12881 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 9118 23 Elul 12878
Leil Selichot 9119 20 Elul 12879
Leil Selichot 9120 21 Elul 12880
Leil Selichot 9121 23 Elul 12881
Leil Selichot 9122 23 Elul 12882
Leil Selichot 9123 20 Elul 12883
Leil Selichot 9124 23 Elul 12884
Leil Selichot 9125 23 Elul 12885

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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