Leil Selichot 5421 / סליחות 9181

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9181 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.

Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia

Advertisement

Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 5418 25 Elul 9178
Leil Selichot 5419 21 Elul 9179
Leil Selichot 5420 23 Elul 9180
Leil Selichot 5421 25 Elul 9181
Leil Selichot 5422 21 Elul 9182
Leil Selichot 5423 23 Elul 9183
Leil Selichot 5424 25 Elul 9184
Leil Selichot 5425 25 Elul 9185

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

When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.