Leil Selichot 2451 / סְלִיחוֹת 6211
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6211 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 2449 | 23 Elul 6209 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2450 | 25 Elul 6210 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2451 | 25 Elul 6211 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2452 | 21 Elul 6212 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2453 | 23 Elul 6213 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2454 | 25 Elul 6214 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2455 | 21 Elul 6215 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2456 | 23 Elul 6216 |
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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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