Leil Selichot 9084 / סליחות 12844
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12844 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 9081 | 25 Elul 12841 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9082 | 25 Elul 12842 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9083 | 21 Elul 12843 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9084 | 23 Elul 12844 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9085 | 25 Elul 12845 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9086 | 21 Elul 12846 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9087 | 21 Elul 12847 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9088 | 25 Elul 12848 |
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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