Leil Selichot 2941 / סְלִיחוֹת 6701
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6701 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 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 2939 | 21 Elul 6699 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2940 | 23 Elul 6700 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2941 | 25 Elul 6701 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2942 | 20 Elul 6702 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2943 | 23 Elul 6703 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2944 | 25 Elul 6704 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2945 | 25 Elul 6705 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2946 | 21 Elul 6706 |
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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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