Leil Selichot 7799 / סליחות 11559
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11559 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 7796 | 25 Elul 11556 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7797 | 21 Elul 11557 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7798 | 21 Elul 11558 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7799 | 25 Elul 11559 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7800 | 25 Elul 11560 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7801 | 21 Elul 11561 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7802 | 23 Elul 11562 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7803 | 25 Elul 11563 |
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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