Leil Selichot 3751 / סליחות 7511
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7511 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 3748 | 21 Elul 7508 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3749 | 25 Elul 7509 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3750 | 20 Elul 7510 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3751 | 21 Elul 7511 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3752 | 23 Elul 7512 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3753 | 25 Elul 7513 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3754 | 21 Elul 7514 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3755 | 23 Elul 7515 |
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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