Leil Selichot 4431 / סליחות 8191
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8191 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 4428 | 23 Elul 8188 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4429 | 23 Elul 8189 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4430 | 25 Elul 8190 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4431 | 21 Elul 8191 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4432 | 23 Elul 8192 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4433 | 25 Elul 8193 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4434 | 21 Elul 8194 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4435 | 23 Elul 8195 |
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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