Leil Selichot 8173 / סליחות 11933
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11933 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 8170 | 21 Elul 11930 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8171 | 25 Elul 11931 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8172 | 25 Elul 11932 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8173 | 21 Elul 11933 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8174 | 23 Elul 11934 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8175 | 25 Elul 11935 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8176 | 21 Elul 11936 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8177 | 23 Elul 11937 |
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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