Leil Selichot 8342 / סליחות 12102
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12102 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 8339 | 21 Elul 12099 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8340 | 25 Elul 12100 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8341 | 25 Elul 12101 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8342 | 21 Elul 12102 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8343 | 23 Elul 12103 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8344 | 25 Elul 12104 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8345 | 21 Elul 12105 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8346 | 21 Elul 12106 |
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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