Leil Selichot 9484 / סליחות 13244
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13244 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 9481 | 25 Elul 13241 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9482 | 21 Elul 13242 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9483 | 21 Elul 13243 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9484 | 25 Elul 13244 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9485 | 21 Elul 13245 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9486 | 21 Elul 13246 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9487 | 23 Elul 13247 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9488 | 20 Elul 13248 |
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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