Leil Selichot 3290 / סליחות 7050
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7050 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 3287 | 20 Elul 7047 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3288 | 23 Elul 7048 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3289 | 23 Elul 7049 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3290 | 25 Elul 7050 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3291 | 21 Elul 7051 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3292 | 23 Elul 7052 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3293 | 25 Elul 7053 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3294 | 21 Elul 7054 |
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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