Leil Selichot 7101 / סליחות 10861
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10861 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 7098 | 23 Elul 10858 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7099 | 25 Elul 10859 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7100 | 20 Elul 10860 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7101 | 23 Elul 10861 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7102 | 25 Elul 10862 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7103 | 25 Elul 10863 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7104 | 21 Elul 10864 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7105 | 25 Elul 10865 |
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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