Leil Selichot 9634 / סליחות 13394
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13394 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 9631 | 21 Elul 13391 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9632 | 23 Elul 13392 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9633 | 25 Elul 13393 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9634 | 21 Elul 13394 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9635 | 21 Elul 13395 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9636 | 23 Elul 13396 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9637 | 20 Elul 13397 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9638 | 21 Elul 13398 |
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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