Leil Selichot 3883 / סליחות 7643
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7643 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 3880 | 23 Elul 7640 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3881 | 23 Elul 7641 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3882 | 25 Elul 7642 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3883 | 21 Elul 7643 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3884 | 23 Elul 7644 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3885 | 25 Elul 7645 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3886 | 20 Elul 7646 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3887 | 23 Elul 7647 |
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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