Leil Selichot 1001 / סְלִיחוֹת 4761
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4761 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 999 | 25 Elul 4759 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1000 | 21 Elul 4760 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1001 | 21 Elul 4761 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1002 | 25 Elul 4762 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1003 | 21 Elul 4763 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1004 | 21 Elul 4764 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1005 | 23 Elul 4765 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1006 | 20 Elul 4766 |
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References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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