Leil Selichot 5402 / סליחות 9162
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9162 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 5399 | 21 Elul 9159 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5400 | 25 Elul 9160 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5401 | 25 Elul 9161 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5402 | 21 Elul 9162 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5403 | 23 Elul 9163 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5404 | 25 Elul 9164 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5405 | 21 Elul 9165 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5406 | 21 Elul 9166 |
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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