Leil Selichot 101 / סְלִיחוֹת 3861
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3861 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 99 | 25 Elul 3859 | ||
| Leil Selichot 100 | 20 Elul 3860 | ||
| Leil Selichot 101 | 23 Elul 3861 | ||
| Leil Selichot 102 | 25 Elul 3862 | ||
| Leil Selichot 103 | 25 Elul 3863 | ||
| Leil Selichot 104 | 21 Elul 3864 | ||
| Leil Selichot 105 | 23 Elul 3865 | ||
| Leil Selichot 106 | 25 Elul 3866 |
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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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