Leil Selichot 7589 / סליחות 11349
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11349 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 7586 | 25 Elul 11346 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7587 | 20 Elul 11347 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7588 | 23 Elul 11348 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7589 | 23 Elul 11349 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7590 | 20 Elul 11350 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7591 | 21 Elul 11351 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7592 | 23 Elul 11352 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7593 | 25 Elul 11353 |
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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