Leil Selichot 5561 / סליחות 9321
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9321 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 5558 | 21 Elul 9318 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5559 | 23 Elul 9319 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5560 | 20 Elul 9320 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5561 | 21 Elul 9321 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5562 | 23 Elul 9322 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5563 | 25 Elul 9323 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5564 | 20 Elul 9324 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5565 | 23 Elul 9325 |
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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