Leil Selichot 2604 / סליחות 6364
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6364 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 2601 | 23 Elul 6361 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2602 | 25 Elul 6362 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2603 | 25 Elul 6363 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2604 | 21 Elul 6364 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2605 | 23 Elul 6365 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2606 | 25 Elul 6366 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2607 | 21 Elul 6367 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2608 | 21 Elul 6368 |
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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