Leil Selichot 8424 / סליחות 12184
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12184 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 8421 | 23 Elul 12181 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8422 | 25 Elul 12182 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8423 | 21 Elul 12183 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8424 | 23 Elul 12184 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8425 | 25 Elul 12185 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8426 | 20 Elul 12186 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8427 | 21 Elul 12187 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8428 | 23 Elul 12188 |
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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