Leil Selichot 6451 / סליחות 10211
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10211 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 6448 | 23 Elul 10208 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6449 | 23 Elul 10209 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6450 | 20 Elul 10210 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6451 | 21 Elul 10211 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6452 | 23 Elul 10212 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6453 | 25 Elul 10213 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6454 | 20 Elul 10214 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6455 | 23 Elul 10215 |
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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