Leil Selichot 7758 / סליחות 11518
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11518 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 7755 | 25 Elul 11515 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7756 | 20 Elul 11516 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7757 | 21 Elul 11517 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7758 | 23 Elul 11518 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7759 | 20 Elul 11519 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7760 | 21 Elul 11520 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7761 | 23 Elul 11521 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7762 | 25 Elul 11522 |
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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