Leil Selichot 7181 / סליחות 10941
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10941 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 7178 | 21 Elul 10938 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7179 | 23 Elul 10939 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7180 | 25 Elul 10940 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7181 | 21 Elul 10941 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7182 | 21 Elul 10942 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7183 | 25 Elul 10943 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7184 | 25 Elul 10944 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7185 | 21 Elul 10945 |
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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