Leil Selichot 7204 / סליחות 10964
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10964 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 7201 | 25 Elul 10961 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7202 | 21 Elul 10962 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7203 | 23 Elul 10963 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7204 | 25 Elul 10964 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7205 | 21 Elul 10965 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7206 | 21 Elul 10966 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7207 | 25 Elul 10967 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7208 | 21 Elul 10968 |
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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