Leil Selichot 2784 / סליחות 6544
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6544 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 2781 | 23 Elul 6541 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2782 | 25 Elul 6542 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2783 | 21 Elul 6543 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2784 | 21 Elul 6544 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2785 | 25 Elul 6545 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2786 | 21 Elul 6546 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2787 | 21 Elul 6547 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2788 | 23 Elul 6548 |
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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