Leil Selichot 1084 / סְלִיחוֹת 4844
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4844 occurred 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1082 | 23 Elul 4842 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1083 | 23 Elul 4843 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1084 | 20 Elul 4844 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1085 | 21 Elul 4845 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1086 | 23 Elul 4846 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1087 | 25 Elul 4847 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1088 | 20 Elul 4848 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1089 | 23 Elul 4849 |
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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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