Leil Selichot 2504 / סליחות 6264
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6264 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 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 2501 | 25 Elul 6261 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2502 | 20 Elul 6262 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2503 | 23 Elul 6263 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2504 | 25 Elul 6264 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2505 | 25 Elul 6265 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2506 | 21 Elul 6266 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2507 | 25 Elul 6267 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2508 | 25 Elul 6268 |
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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