Leil Selichot 3688 / סליחות 7448
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7448 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 3685 | 25 Elul 7445 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3686 | 20 Elul 7446 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3687 | 23 Elul 7447 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3688 | 23 Elul 7448 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3689 | 25 Elul 7449 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3690 | 21 Elul 7450 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3691 | 23 Elul 7451 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3692 | 25 Elul 7452 |
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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