Leil Selichot 4684 / סליחות 8444
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8444 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 4681 | 21 Elul 8441 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4682 | 23 Elul 8442 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4683 | 25 Elul 8443 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4684 | 25 Elul 8444 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4685 | 21 Elul 8445 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4686 | 25 Elul 8446 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4687 | 25 Elul 8447 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4688 | 21 Elul 8448 |
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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