Leil Selichot 2921 / סליחות 6681
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6681 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 2918 | 20 Elul 6678 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2919 | 23 Elul 6679 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2920 | 23 Elul 6680 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2921 | 25 Elul 6681 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2922 | 21 Elul 6682 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2923 | 23 Elul 6683 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2924 | 25 Elul 6684 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2925 | 21 Elul 6685 |
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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