Leil Selichot 3864 / סליחות 7624
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7624 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 3861 | 25 Elul 7621 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3862 | 25 Elul 7622 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3863 | 21 Elul 7623 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3864 | 25 Elul 7624 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3865 | 25 Elul 7625 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3866 | 21 Elul 7626 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3867 | 23 Elul 7627 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3868 | 25 Elul 7628 |
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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