Leil Selichot 9321 / סליחות 13081

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13081 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 9318 23 Elul 13078
Leil Selichot 9319 20 Elul 13079
Leil Selichot 9320 21 Elul 13080
Leil Selichot 9321 23 Elul 13081
Leil Selichot 9322 25 Elul 13082
Leil Selichot 9323 20 Elul 13083
Leil Selichot 9324 23 Elul 13084
Leil Selichot 9325 25 Elul 13085

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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