Leil Selichot 6444 / סליחות 10204
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10204 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 6441 | 21 Elul 10201 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6442 | 25 Elul 10202 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6443 | 25 Elul 10203 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6444 | 21 Elul 10204 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6445 | 23 Elul 10205 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6446 | 25 Elul 10206 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6447 | 21 Elul 10207 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6448 | 23 Elul 10208 |
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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