Leil Selichot 801 / סְלִיחוֹת 4561
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4561 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 799 | 25 Elul 4559 | ||
| Leil Selichot 800 | 25 Elul 4560 | ||
| Leil Selichot 801 | 21 Elul 4561 | ||
| Leil Selichot 802 | 25 Elul 4562 | ||
| Leil Selichot 803 | 25 Elul 4563 | ||
| Leil Selichot 804 | 21 Elul 4564 | ||
| Leil Selichot 805 | 23 Elul 4565 | ||
| Leil Selichot 806 | 25 Elul 4566 |
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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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