Leil Selichot 3948 / סליחות 7708
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7708 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 3945 | 23 Elul 7705 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3946 | 25 Elul 7706 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3947 | 21 Elul 7707 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3948 | 23 Elul 7708 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3949 | 25 Elul 7709 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3950 | 21 Elul 7710 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3951 | 23 Elul 7711 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3952 | 23 Elul 7712 |
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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