Leil Selichot 8401 / סליחות 12161
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12161 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 8398 | 25 Elul 12158 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8399 | 21 Elul 12159 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8400 | 21 Elul 12160 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8401 | 23 Elul 12161 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8402 | 20 Elul 12162 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8403 | 21 Elul 12163 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8404 | 23 Elul 12164 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8405 | 25 Elul 12165 |
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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