Leil Selichot 3901 / סליחות 7661
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7661 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 3898 | 25 Elul 7658 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3899 | 20 Elul 7659 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3900 | 21 Elul 7660 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3901 | 23 Elul 7661 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3902 | 20 Elul 7662 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3903 | 21 Elul 7663 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3904 | 23 Elul 7664 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3905 | 25 Elul 7665 |
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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