Leil Selichot 8991 / סליחות 12751
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12751 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 8988 | 21 Elul 12748 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8989 | 21 Elul 12749 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8990 | 25 Elul 12750 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8991 | 21 Elul 12751 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8992 | 21 Elul 12752 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8993 | 23 Elul 12753 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8994 | 20 Elul 12754 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8995 | 21 Elul 12755 |
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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