Leil Selichot 3796 / סליחות 7556
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7556 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 3793 | 25 Elul 7553 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3794 | 25 Elul 7554 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3795 | 21 Elul 7555 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3796 | 23 Elul 7556 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3797 | 25 Elul 7557 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3798 | 21 Elul 7558 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3799 | 23 Elul 7559 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3800 | 25 Elul 7560 |
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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