Leil Selichot 8981 / סליחות 12741
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12741 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 8978 | 20 Elul 12738 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8979 | 23 Elul 12739 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8980 | 25 Elul 12740 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8981 | 25 Elul 12741 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8982 | 21 Elul 12742 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8983 | 25 Elul 12743 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8984 | 25 Elul 12744 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8985 | 21 Elul 12745 |
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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