Leil Selichot 121 / סְלִיחוֹת 3881
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3881 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 119 | 25 Elul 3879 | ||
| Leil Selichot 120 | 20 Elul 3880 | ||
| Leil Selichot 121 | 23 Elul 3881 | ||
| Leil Selichot 122 | 23 Elul 3882 | ||
| Leil Selichot 123 | 20 Elul 3883 | ||
| Leil Selichot 124 | 21 Elul 3884 | ||
| Leil Selichot 125 | 23 Elul 3885 | ||
| Leil Selichot 126 | 25 Elul 3886 |
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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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