Leil Selichot 984 / סְלִיחוֹת 4744
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4744 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 982 | 25 Elul 4742 | ||
| Leil Selichot 983 | 21 Elul 4743 | ||
| Leil Selichot 984 | 23 Elul 4744 | ||
| Leil Selichot 985 | 25 Elul 4745 | ||
| Leil Selichot 986 | 20 Elul 4746 | ||
| Leil Selichot 987 | 23 Elul 4747 | ||
| Leil Selichot 988 | 23 Elul 4748 | ||
| Leil Selichot 989 | 20 Elul 4749 |
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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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