Leil Selichot 3544 / סליחות 7304
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7304 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 3541 | 21 Elul 7301 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3542 | 23 Elul 7302 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3543 | 25 Elul 7303 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3544 | 25 Elul 7304 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3545 | 21 Elul 7305 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3546 | 25 Elul 7306 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3547 | 25 Elul 7307 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3548 | 21 Elul 7308 |
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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