Leil Selichot 181 / סְלִיחוֹת 3941
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3941 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 179 | 23 Elul 3939 | ||
| Leil Selichot 180 | 25 Elul 3940 | ||
| Leil Selichot 181 | 25 Elul 3941 | ||
| Leil Selichot 182 | 21 Elul 3942 | ||
| Leil Selichot 183 | 25 Elul 3943 | ||
| Leil Selichot 184 | 25 Elul 3944 | ||
| Leil Selichot 185 | 21 Elul 3945 | ||
| Leil Selichot 186 | 23 Elul 3946 |
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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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