Leil Selichot 7747 / סליחות 11507
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11507 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 7744 | 23 Elul 11504 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7745 | 25 Elul 11505 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7746 | 25 Elul 11506 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7747 | 21 Elul 11507 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7748 | 25 Elul 11508 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7749 | 25 Elul 11509 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7750 | 21 Elul 11510 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7751 | 23 Elul 11511 |
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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