Leil Selichot 4221 / סליחות 7981
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7981 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 4218 | 21 Elul 7978 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4219 | 23 Elul 7979 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4220 | 25 Elul 7980 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4221 | 21 Elul 7981 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4222 | 23 Elul 7982 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4223 | 25 Elul 7983 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4224 | 20 Elul 7984 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4225 | 23 Elul 7985 |
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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