Leil Selichot 284 / סְלִיחוֹת 4044
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4044 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 282 | 25 Elul 4042 | ||
| Leil Selichot 283 | 21 Elul 4043 | ||
| Leil Selichot 284 | 23 Elul 4044 | ||
| Leil Selichot 285 | 25 Elul 4045 | ||
| Leil Selichot 286 | 21 Elul 4046 | ||
| Leil Selichot 287 | 21 Elul 4047 | ||
| Leil Selichot 288 | 25 Elul 4048 | ||
| Leil Selichot 289 | 20 Elul 4049 |
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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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