Leil Selichot 3816 / סליחות 7576
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7576 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 3813 | 23 Elul 7573 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3814 | 25 Elul 7574 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3815 | 21 Elul 7575 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3816 | 23 Elul 7576 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3817 | 25 Elul 7577 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3818 | 21 Elul 7578 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3819 | 21 Elul 7579 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3820 | 25 Elul 7580 |
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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