Leil Selichot 461 / סְלִיחוֹת 4221
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4221 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 459 | 21 Elul 4219 | ||
| Leil Selichot 460 | 23 Elul 4220 | ||
| Leil Selichot 461 | 25 Elul 4221 | ||
| Leil Selichot 462 | 21 Elul 4222 | ||
| Leil Selichot 463 | 23 Elul 4223 | ||
| Leil Selichot 464 | 25 Elul 4224 | ||
| Leil Selichot 465 | 20 Elul 4225 | ||
| Leil Selichot 466 | 21 Elul 4226 |
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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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