Leil Selichot 8474 / סליחות 12234
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12234 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 8471 | 21 Elul 12231 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8472 | 23 Elul 12232 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8473 | 20 Elul 12233 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8474 | 21 Elul 12234 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8475 | 23 Elul 12235 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8476 | 25 Elul 12236 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8477 | 21 Elul 12237 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8478 | 23 Elul 12238 |
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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