Leil Selichot 8101 / סליחות 11861
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11861 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 8098 | 21 Elul 11858 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8099 | 21 Elul 11859 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8100 | 25 Elul 11860 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8101 | 20 Elul 11861 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8102 | 21 Elul 11862 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8103 | 23 Elul 11863 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8104 | 25 Elul 11864 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8105 | 21 Elul 11865 |
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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