Leil Selichot 9864 / סליחות 13624
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13624 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 9861 | 21 Elul 13621 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9862 | 23 Elul 13622 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9863 | 25 Elul 13623 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9864 | 20 Elul 13624 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9865 | 23 Elul 13625 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9866 | 23 Elul 13626 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9867 | 25 Elul 13627 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9868 | 21 Elul 13628 |
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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