Leil Selichot 8801 / סליחות 12561
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12561 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 8798 | 20 Elul 12558 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8799 | 21 Elul 12559 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8800 | 23 Elul 12560 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8801 | 25 Elul 12561 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8802 | 20 Elul 12562 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8803 | 23 Elul 12563 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8804 | 25 Elul 12564 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8805 | 20 Elul 12565 |
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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