Leil Selichot 7490 / סליחות 11250
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11250 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 7487 | 23 Elul 11247 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7488 | 25 Elul 11248 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7489 | 20 Elul 11249 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7490 | 23 Elul 11250 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7491 | 23 Elul 11251 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7492 | 25 Elul 11252 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7493 | 21 Elul 11253 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7494 | 23 Elul 11254 |
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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