Leil Selichot 7308 / סליחות 11068
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11068 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 7305 | 25 Elul 11065 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7306 | 25 Elul 11066 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7307 | 21 Elul 11067 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7308 | 23 Elul 11068 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7309 | 25 Elul 11069 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7310 | 21 Elul 11070 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7311 | 23 Elul 11071 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7312 | 25 Elul 11072 |
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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