Leil Selichot 9004 / סליחות 12764
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12764 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 9001 | 25 Elul 12761 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9002 | 21 Elul 12762 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9003 | 23 Elul 12763 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9004 | 25 Elul 12764 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9005 | 21 Elul 12765 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9006 | 23 Elul 12766 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9007 | 25 Elul 12767 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9008 | 25 Elul 12768 |
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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