Leil Selichot 9034 / סליחות 12794
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12794 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 9031 | 25 Elul 12791 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9032 | 21 Elul 12792 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9033 | 23 Elul 12793 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9034 | 25 Elul 12794 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9035 | 25 Elul 12795 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9036 | 21 Elul 12796 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9037 | 25 Elul 12797 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9038 | 25 Elul 12798 |
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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