Leil Selichot 8784 / סליחות 12544
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12544 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 8781 | 25 Elul 12541 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8782 | 21 Elul 12542 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8783 | 23 Elul 12543 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8784 | 25 Elul 12544 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8785 | 21 Elul 12545 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8786 | 23 Elul 12546 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8787 | 25 Elul 12547 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8788 | 25 Elul 12548 |
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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