Leil Selichot 6821 / סליחות 10581
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10581 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 6818 | 25 Elul 10578 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6819 | 20 Elul 10579 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6820 | 23 Elul 10580 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6821 | 23 Elul 10581 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6822 | 20 Elul 10582 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6823 | 21 Elul 10583 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6824 | 23 Elul 10584 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6825 | 25 Elul 10585 |
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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