Leil Selichot 7008 / סליחות 10768
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10768 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 7005 | 25 Elul 10765 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7006 | 21 Elul 10766 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7007 | 25 Elul 10767 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7008 | 25 Elul 10768 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7009 | 21 Elul 10769 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7010 | 23 Elul 10770 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7011 | 25 Elul 10771 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7012 | 21 Elul 10772 |
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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