Leil Selichot 5461 / סליחות 9221
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9221 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 5458 | 25 Elul 9218 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5459 | 21 Elul 9219 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5460 | 23 Elul 9220 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5461 | 23 Elul 9221 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5462 | 20 Elul 9222 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5463 | 21 Elul 9223 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5464 | 23 Elul 9224 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5465 | 25 Elul 9225 |
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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