Leil Selichot 3824 / סליחות 7584
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7584 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 3821 | 25 Elul 7581 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3822 | 21 Elul 7582 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3823 | 23 Elul 7583 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3824 | 25 Elul 7584 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3825 | 21 Elul 7585 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3826 | 23 Elul 7586 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3827 | 25 Elul 7587 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3828 | 20 Elul 7588 |
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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