Leil Selichot 2444 / סְלִיחוֹת 6204
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6204 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 2442 | 21 Elul 6202 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2443 | 23 Elul 6203 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2444 | 20 Elul 6204 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2445 | 21 Elul 6205 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2446 | 23 Elul 6206 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2447 | 25 Elul 6207 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2448 | 20 Elul 6208 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2449 | 23 Elul 6209 |
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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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