Leil Selichot 4481 / סליחות 8241
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8241 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 4478 | 20 Elul 8238 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4479 | 23 Elul 8239 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4480 | 25 Elul 8240 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4481 | 25 Elul 8241 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4482 | 21 Elul 8242 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4483 | 25 Elul 8243 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4484 | 25 Elul 8244 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4485 | 21 Elul 8245 |
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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