Leil Selichot 7478 / סליחות 11238
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11238 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 7475 | 25 Elul 11235 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7476 | 21 Elul 11236 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7477 | 23 Elul 11237 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7478 | 25 Elul 11238 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7479 | 21 Elul 11239 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7480 | 21 Elul 11240 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7481 | 25 Elul 11241 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7482 | 21 Elul 11242 |
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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