Leil Selichot 9724 / סליחות 13484
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13484 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 9721 | 25 Elul 13481 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9722 | 20 Elul 13482 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9723 | 23 Elul 13483 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9724 | 25 Elul 13484 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9725 | 25 Elul 13485 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9726 | 21 Elul 13486 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9727 | 25 Elul 13487 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9728 | 25 Elul 13488 |
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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