Leil Selichot 4961 / סליחות 8721
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8721 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 4958 | 21 Elul 8718 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4959 | 21 Elul 8719 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4960 | 23 Elul 8720 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4961 | 25 Elul 8721 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4962 | 21 Elul 8722 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4963 | 23 Elul 8723 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4964 | 25 Elul 8724 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4965 | 20 Elul 8725 |
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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