Leil Selichot 2744 / סְלִיחוֹת 6504
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6504 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 2742 | 20 Elul 6502 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2743 | 23 Elul 6503 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2744 | 23 Elul 6504 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2745 | 20 Elul 6505 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2746 | 21 Elul 6506 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2747 | 23 Elul 6507 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2748 | 25 Elul 6508 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2749 | 20 Elul 6509 |
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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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