Leil Selichot 2121 / סליחות 5881

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5881 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 2118 23 Elul 5878
Leil Selichot 2119 25 Elul 5879
Leil Selichot 2120 21 Elul 5880
Leil Selichot 2121 23 Elul 5881
Leil Selichot 2122 25 Elul 5882
Leil Selichot 2123 20 Elul 5883
Leil Selichot 2124 23 Elul 5884
Leil Selichot 2125 23 Elul 5885

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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