Leil Selichot 3868 / סליחות 7628
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7628 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 3865 | 25 Elul 7625 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3866 | 21 Elul 7626 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3867 | 23 Elul 7627 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3868 | 25 Elul 7628 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3869 | 21 Elul 7629 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3870 | 21 Elul 7630 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3871 | 25 Elul 7631 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3872 | 21 Elul 7632 |
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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