Leil Selichot 6661 / סליחות 10421
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10421 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 6658 | 23 Elul 10418 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6659 | 25 Elul 10419 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6660 | 25 Elul 10420 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6661 | 21 Elul 10421 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6662 | 25 Elul 10422 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6663 | 25 Elul 10423 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6664 | 21 Elul 10424 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6665 | 23 Elul 10425 |
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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