Leil Selichot 3284 / סליחות 7044
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7044 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 3281 | 21 Elul 7041 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3282 | 23 Elul 7042 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3283 | 20 Elul 7043 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3284 | 21 Elul 7044 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3285 | 23 Elul 7045 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3286 | 25 Elul 7046 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3287 | 20 Elul 7047 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3288 | 23 Elul 7048 |
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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