Leil Selichot 6581 / סליחות 10341
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10341 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 6578 | 25 Elul 10338 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6579 | 20 Elul 10339 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6580 | 23 Elul 10340 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6581 | 25 Elul 10341 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6582 | 25 Elul 10342 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6583 | 21 Elul 10343 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6584 | 23 Elul 10344 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6585 | 25 Elul 10345 |
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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