Leil Selichot 7316 / סליחות 11076
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11076 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 7313 | 21 Elul 11073 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7314 | 23 Elul 11074 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7315 | 23 Elul 11075 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7316 | 20 Elul 11076 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7317 | 21 Elul 11077 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7318 | 23 Elul 11078 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7319 | 25 Elul 11079 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7320 | 20 Elul 11080 |
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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