Leil Selichot 541 / סְלִיחוֹת 4301
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4301 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 539 | 20 Elul 4299 | ||
| Leil Selichot 540 | 21 Elul 4300 | ||
| Leil Selichot 541 | 23 Elul 4301 | ||
| Leil Selichot 542 | 25 Elul 4302 | ||
| Leil Selichot 543 | 20 Elul 4303 | ||
| Leil Selichot 544 | 23 Elul 4304 | ||
| Leil Selichot 545 | 23 Elul 4305 | ||
| Leil Selichot 546 | 25 Elul 4306 |
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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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