Leil Selichot 8434 / סליחות 12194
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12194 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 8431 | 23 Elul 12191 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8432 | 25 Elul 12192 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8433 | 20 Elul 12193 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8434 | 23 Elul 12194 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8435 | 25 Elul 12195 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8436 | 25 Elul 12196 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8437 | 21 Elul 12197 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8438 | 23 Elul 12198 |
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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