Leil Selichot 7381 / סליחות 11141
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11141 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 7378 | 21 Elul 11138 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7379 | 25 Elul 11139 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7380 | 25 Elul 11140 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7381 | 21 Elul 11141 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7382 | 21 Elul 11142 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7383 | 25 Elul 11143 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7384 | 21 Elul 11144 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7385 | 21 Elul 11145 |
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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