Leil Selichot 3874 / סליחות 7634
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7634 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 3871 | 25 Elul 7631 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3872 | 21 Elul 7632 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3873 | 21 Elul 7633 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3874 | 23 Elul 7634 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3875 | 20 Elul 7635 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3876 | 21 Elul 7636 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3877 | 23 Elul 7637 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3878 | 25 Elul 7638 |
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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