Leil Selichot 9281 / סליחות 13041
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13041 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 9278 | 25 Elul 13038 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9279 | 21 Elul 13039 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9280 | 23 Elul 13040 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9281 | 25 Elul 13041 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9282 | 25 Elul 13042 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9283 | 21 Elul 13043 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9284 | 25 Elul 13044 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9285 | 25 Elul 13045 |
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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