Leil Selichot 1881 / סְלִיחוֹת 5641
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5641 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 1879 | 25 Elul 5639 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1880 | 21 Elul 5640 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1881 | 23 Elul 5641 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1882 | 25 Elul 5642 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1883 | 20 Elul 5643 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1884 | 23 Elul 5644 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1885 | 25 Elul 5645 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1886 | 25 Elul 5646 |
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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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