Leil Selichot 7301 / סליחות 11061
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11061 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 7298 | 23 Elul 11058 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7299 | 25 Elul 11059 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7300 | 21 Elul 11060 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7301 | 23 Elul 11061 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7302 | 25 Elul 11062 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7303 | 21 Elul 11063 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7304 | 21 Elul 11064 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7305 | 25 Elul 11065 |
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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