Leil Selichot 3664 / סליחות 7424
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7424 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 3661 | 23 Elul 7421 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3662 | 25 Elul 7422 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3663 | 21 Elul 7423 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3664 | 23 Elul 7424 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3665 | 25 Elul 7425 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3666 | 21 Elul 7426 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3667 | 23 Elul 7427 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3668 | 25 Elul 7428 |
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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