Leil Selichot 7294 / סליחות 11054
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11054 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 7291 | 23 Elul 11051 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7292 | 25 Elul 11052 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7293 | 20 Elul 11053 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7294 | 23 Elul 11054 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7295 | 25 Elul 11055 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7296 | 20 Elul 11056 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7297 | 23 Elul 11057 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7298 | 23 Elul 11058 |
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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