Leil Selichot 5964 / סליחות 9724
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9724 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 5961 | 23 Elul 9721 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5962 | 25 Elul 9722 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5963 | 25 Elul 9723 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5964 | 21 Elul 9724 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5965 | 25 Elul 9725 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5966 | 25 Elul 9726 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5967 | 21 Elul 9727 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5968 | 23 Elul 9728 |
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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