Leil Selichot 7504 / סליחות 11264
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11264 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 7501 | 25 Elul 11261 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7502 | 25 Elul 11262 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7503 | 21 Elul 11263 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7504 | 23 Elul 11264 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7505 | 25 Elul 11265 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7506 | 21 Elul 11266 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7507 | 21 Elul 11267 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7508 | 25 Elul 11268 |
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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