Leil Selichot 1944 / סְלִיחוֹת 5704
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5704 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 1942 | 23 Elul 5702 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1943 | 25 Elul 5703 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1944 | 21 Elul 5704 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1945 | 23 Elul 5705 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1946 | 25 Elul 5706 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1947 | 21 Elul 5707 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1948 | 21 Elul 5708 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1949 | 23 Elul 5709 |
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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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