Leil Selichot 9164 / סליחות 12924
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12924 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 9161 | 21 Elul 12921 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9162 | 23 Elul 12922 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9163 | 25 Elul 12923 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9164 | 21 Elul 12924 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9165 | 23 Elul 12925 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9166 | 25 Elul 12926 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9167 | 20 Elul 12927 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9168 | 21 Elul 12928 |
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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