Leil Selichot 4641 / סליחות 8401
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8401 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 4638 | 21 Elul 8398 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4639 | 25 Elul 8399 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4640 | 20 Elul 8400 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4641 | 21 Elul 8401 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4642 | 23 Elul 8402 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4643 | 20 Elul 8403 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4644 | 21 Elul 8404 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4645 | 23 Elul 8405 |
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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