Leil Selichot 9404 / סליחות 13164
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13164 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 9401 | 21 Elul 13161 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9402 | 23 Elul 13162 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9403 | 25 Elul 13163 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9404 | 21 Elul 13164 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9405 | 21 Elul 13165 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9406 | 25 Elul 13166 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9407 | 25 Elul 13167 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9408 | 21 Elul 13168 |
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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