Leil Selichot 9894 / סליחות 13654
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13654 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 9891 | 20 Elul 13651 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9892 | 23 Elul 13652 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9893 | 23 Elul 13653 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9894 | 25 Elul 13654 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9895 | 21 Elul 13655 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9896 | 23 Elul 13656 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9897 | 25 Elul 13657 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9898 | 21 Elul 13658 |
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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