Leil Selichot 7028 / סליחות 10788
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10788 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 7025 | 25 Elul 10785 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7026 | 21 Elul 10786 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7027 | 23 Elul 10787 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7028 | 25 Elul 10788 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7029 | 21 Elul 10789 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7030 | 23 Elul 10790 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7031 | 25 Elul 10791 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7032 | 25 Elul 10792 |
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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