Leil Selichot 2644 / סליחות 6404
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6404 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 2641 | 21 Elul 6401 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2642 | 23 Elul 6402 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2643 | 25 Elul 6403 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2644 | 20 Elul 6404 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2645 | 23 Elul 6405 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2646 | 23 Elul 6406 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2647 | 25 Elul 6407 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2648 | 21 Elul 6408 |
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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