Leil Selichot 6261 / סליחות 10021
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10021 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 6258 | 21 Elul 10018 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6259 | 23 Elul 10019 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6260 | 25 Elul 10020 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6261 | 20 Elul 10021 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6262 | 23 Elul 10022 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6263 | 25 Elul 10023 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6264 | 25 Elul 10024 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6265 | 21 Elul 10025 |
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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