Leil Selichot 9851 / סליחות 13611
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13611 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 9848 | 21 Elul 13608 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9849 | 25 Elul 13609 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9850 | 25 Elul 13610 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9851 | 21 Elul 13611 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9852 | 23 Elul 13612 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9853 | 25 Elul 13613 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9854 | 21 Elul 13614 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9855 | 21 Elul 13615 |
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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