Leil Selichot 4934 / סליחות 8694
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8694 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 4931 | 25 Elul 8691 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4932 | 21 Elul 8692 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4933 | 25 Elul 8693 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4934 | 25 Elul 8694 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4935 | 21 Elul 8695 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4936 | 23 Elul 8696 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4937 | 25 Elul 8697 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4938 | 21 Elul 8698 |
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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