Leil Selichot 7388 / סליחות 11148
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11148 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 7385 | 21 Elul 11145 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7386 | 23 Elul 11146 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7387 | 20 Elul 11147 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7388 | 21 Elul 11148 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7389 | 23 Elul 11149 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7390 | 25 Elul 11150 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7391 | 20 Elul 11151 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7392 | 23 Elul 11152 |
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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