Leil Selichot 9544 / סליחות 13304
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13304 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 9541 | 23 Elul 13301 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9542 | 20 Elul 13302 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9543 | 21 Elul 13303 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9544 | 23 Elul 13304 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9545 | 25 Elul 13305 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9546 | 20 Elul 13306 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9547 | 23 Elul 13307 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9548 | 23 Elul 13308 |
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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