Leil Selichot 1864 / סליחות 5624
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5624 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 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1861 | 25 Elul 5621 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1862 | 25 Elul 5622 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1863 | 21 Elul 5623 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1864 | 23 Elul 5624 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1865 | 25 Elul 5625 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1866 | 21 Elul 5626 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1867 | 21 Elul 5627 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1868 | 25 Elul 5628 |
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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