Leil Selichot 7647 / סליחות 11407
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11407 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 7644 | 25 Elul 11404 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7645 | 21 Elul 11405 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7646 | 23 Elul 11406 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7647 | 25 Elul 11407 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7648 | 25 Elul 11408 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7649 | 21 Elul 11409 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7650 | 25 Elul 11410 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7651 | 25 Elul 11411 |
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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