Leil Selichot 9374 / סליחות 13134
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13134 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 9371 | 23 Elul 13131 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9372 | 23 Elul 13132 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9373 | 25 Elul 13133 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9374 | 21 Elul 13134 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9375 | 23 Elul 13135 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9376 | 25 Elul 13136 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9377 | 20 Elul 13137 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9378 | 23 Elul 13138 |
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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