Leil Selichot 221 / סְלִיחוֹת 3981
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3981 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 219 | 21 Elul 3979 | ||
| Leil Selichot 220 | 23 Elul 3980 | ||
| Leil Selichot 221 | 20 Elul 3981 | ||
| Leil Selichot 222 | 21 Elul 3982 | ||
| Leil Selichot 223 | 23 Elul 3983 | ||
| Leil Selichot 224 | 25 Elul 3984 | ||
| Leil Selichot 225 | 20 Elul 3985 | ||
| Leil Selichot 226 | 23 Elul 3986 |
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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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