Leil Selichot 3608 / סליחות 7368
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7368 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 3605 | 21 Elul 7365 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3606 | 23 Elul 7366 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3607 | 23 Elul 7367 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3608 | 20 Elul 7368 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3609 | 23 Elul 7369 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3610 | 23 Elul 7370 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3611 | 25 Elul 7371 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3612 | 20 Elul 7372 |
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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