Leil Selichot 5801 / סליחות 9561
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9561 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 5798 | 21 Elul 9558 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5799 | 23 Elul 9559 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5800 | 25 Elul 9560 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5801 | 21 Elul 9561 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5802 | 23 Elul 9562 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5803 | 25 Elul 9563 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5804 | 21 Elul 9564 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5805 | 21 Elul 9565 |
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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