Leil Selichot 5794 / סליחות 9554
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9554 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 5791 | 21 Elul 9551 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5792 | 23 Elul 9552 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5793 | 25 Elul 9553 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5794 | 21 Elul 9554 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5795 | 21 Elul 9555 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5796 | 25 Elul 9556 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5797 | 25 Elul 9557 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5798 | 21 Elul 9558 |
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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