Leil Selichot 3251 / סליחות 7011
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7011 occurs after nightfall 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 the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 3248 | 25 Elul 7008 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3249 | 25 Elul 7009 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3250 | 21 Elul 7010 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3251 | 23 Elul 7011 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3252 | 25 Elul 7012 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3253 | 21 Elul 7013 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3254 | 21 Elul 7014 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3255 | 25 Elul 7015 |
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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