Leil Selichot 3768 / סליחות 7528

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7528 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 3765 23 Elul 7525
Leil Selichot 3766 25 Elul 7526
Leil Selichot 3767 25 Elul 7527
Leil Selichot 3768 21 Elul 7528
Leil Selichot 3769 25 Elul 7529
Leil Selichot 3770 25 Elul 7530
Leil Selichot 3771 21 Elul 7531
Leil Selichot 3772 21 Elul 7532

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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