Leil Selichot 601 / סְלִיחוֹת 4361

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4361 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 599 23 Elul 4359
Leil Selichot 600 25 Elul 4360
Leil Selichot 601 21 Elul 4361
Leil Selichot 602 23 Elul 4362
Leil Selichot 603 25 Elul 4363
Leil Selichot 604 21 Elul 4364
Leil Selichot 605 21 Elul 4365
Leil Selichot 606 25 Elul 4366
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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
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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