Leil Selichot 534 / סְלִיחוֹת 4294
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4294 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 532 | 25 Elul 4292 | ||
| Leil Selichot 533 | 21 Elul 4293 | ||
| Leil Selichot 534 | 21 Elul 4294 | ||
| Leil Selichot 535 | 25 Elul 4295 | ||
| Leil Selichot 536 | 20 Elul 4296 | ||
| Leil Selichot 537 | 21 Elul 4297 | ||
| Leil Selichot 538 | 23 Elul 4298 | ||
| Leil Selichot 539 | 20 Elul 4299 |
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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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