Leil Selichot 7578 / סליחות 11338
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11338 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 7575 | 23 Elul 11335 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7576 | 25 Elul 11336 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7577 | 21 Elul 11337 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7578 | 21 Elul 11338 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7579 | 25 Elul 11339 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7580 | 20 Elul 11340 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7581 | 21 Elul 11341 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7582 | 23 Elul 11342 |
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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