Leil Selichot 9834 / סליחות 13594
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13594 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 9831 | 21 Elul 13591 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9832 | 23 Elul 13592 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9833 | 25 Elul 13593 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9834 | 21 Elul 13594 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9835 | 23 Elul 13595 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9836 | 25 Elul 13596 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9837 | 20 Elul 13597 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9838 | 23 Elul 13598 |
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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