Leil Selichot 3995 / סליחות 7755
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7755 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 3992 | 23 Elul 7752 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3993 | 25 Elul 7753 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3994 | 21 Elul 7754 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3995 | 21 Elul 7755 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3996 | 25 Elul 7756 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3997 | 20 Elul 7757 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3998 | 21 Elul 7758 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3999 | 23 Elul 7759 |
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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