Leil Selichot 2201 / סְלִיחוֹת 5961
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5961 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 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 2199 | 23 Elul 5959 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2200 | 25 Elul 5960 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2201 | 20 Elul 5961 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2202 | 23 Elul 5962 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2203 | 25 Elul 5963 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2204 | 25 Elul 5964 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2205 | 21 Elul 5965 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2206 | 23 Elul 5966 |
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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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