Leil Selichot 3548 / סליחות 7308
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7308 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 3545 | 21 Elul 7305 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3546 | 25 Elul 7306 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3547 | 25 Elul 7307 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3548 | 21 Elul 7308 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3549 | 23 Elul 7309 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3550 | 25 Elul 7310 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3551 | 21 Elul 7311 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3552 | 23 Elul 7312 |
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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