Leil Selichot 8904 / סליחות 12664
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12664 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 8901 | 23 Elul 12661 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8902 | 23 Elul 12662 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8903 | 25 Elul 12663 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8904 | 21 Elul 12664 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8905 | 23 Elul 12665 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8906 | 25 Elul 12666 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8907 | 21 Elul 12667 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8908 | 23 Elul 12668 |
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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