Leil Selichot 8081 / סליחות 11841
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11841 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 8078 | 21 Elul 11838 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8079 | 23 Elul 11839 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8080 | 25 Elul 11840 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8081 | 20 Elul 11841 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8082 | 23 Elul 11842 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8083 | 23 Elul 11843 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8084 | 20 Elul 11844 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8085 | 21 Elul 11845 |
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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