Leil Selichot 8074 / סליחות 11834
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11834 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 8071 | 21 Elul 11831 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8072 | 21 Elul 11832 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8073 | 25 Elul 11833 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8074 | 21 Elul 11834 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8075 | 21 Elul 11835 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8076 | 23 Elul 11836 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8077 | 25 Elul 11837 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8078 | 21 Elul 11838 |
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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