Leil Selichot 7396 / סליחות 11156
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11156 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 7393 | 23 Elul 11153 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7394 | 25 Elul 11154 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7395 | 21 Elul 11155 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7396 | 23 Elul 11156 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7397 | 25 Elul 11157 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7398 | 21 Elul 11158 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7399 | 23 Elul 11159 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7400 | 25 Elul 11160 |
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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