Leil Selichot 8642 / סליחות 12402
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12402 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 8639 | 25 Elul 12399 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8640 | 21 Elul 12400 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8641 | 25 Elul 12401 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8642 | 25 Elul 12402 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8643 | 21 Elul 12403 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8644 | 23 Elul 12404 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8645 | 25 Elul 12405 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8646 | 21 Elul 12406 |
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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