Leil Selichot 4228 / סליחות 7988
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7988 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 4225 | 23 Elul 7985 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4226 | 23 Elul 7986 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4227 | 20 Elul 7987 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4228 | 21 Elul 7988 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4229 | 23 Elul 7989 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4230 | 25 Elul 7990 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4231 | 20 Elul 7991 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4232 | 23 Elul 7992 |
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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