Leil Selichot 361 / סְלִיחוֹת 4121
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4121 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 359 | 25 Elul 4119 | ||
| Leil Selichot 360 | 21 Elul 4120 | ||
| Leil Selichot 361 | 21 Elul 4121 | ||
| Leil Selichot 362 | 23 Elul 4122 | ||
| Leil Selichot 363 | 25 Elul 4123 | ||
| Leil Selichot 364 | 21 Elul 4124 | ||
| Leil Selichot 365 | 23 Elul 4125 | ||
| Leil Selichot 366 | 25 Elul 4126 |
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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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