Leil Selichot 4528 / סליחות 8288
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8288 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 4525 | 20 Elul 8285 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4526 | 23 Elul 8286 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4527 | 23 Elul 8287 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4528 | 25 Elul 8288 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4529 | 21 Elul 8289 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4530 | 23 Elul 8290 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4531 | 25 Elul 8291 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4532 | 25 Elul 8292 |
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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