Leil Selichot 6684 / סליחות 10444
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10444 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 6681 | 21 Elul 10441 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6682 | 23 Elul 10442 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6683 | 25 Elul 10443 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6684 | 21 Elul 10444 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6685 | 23 Elul 10445 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6686 | 25 Elul 10446 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6687 | 21 Elul 10447 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6688 | 21 Elul 10448 |
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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