Leil Selichot 7724 / סליחות 11484
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11484 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 7721 | 25 Elul 11481 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7722 | 25 Elul 11482 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7723 | 21 Elul 11483 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7724 | 23 Elul 11484 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7725 | 25 Elul 11485 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7726 | 21 Elul 11486 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7727 | 21 Elul 11487 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7728 | 25 Elul 11488 |
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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