Leil Selichot 9604 / סליחות 13364

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13364 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.

Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia

Advertisement

Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 9601 21 Elul 13361
Leil Selichot 9602 25 Elul 13362
Leil Selichot 9603 25 Elul 13363
Leil Selichot 9604 21 Elul 13364
Leil Selichot 9605 23 Elul 13365
Leil Selichot 9606 25 Elul 13366
Leil Selichot 9607 21 Elul 13367
Leil Selichot 9608 21 Elul 13368

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

When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.