Leil Selichot 7823 / סליחות 11583
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11583 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 7820 | 25 Elul 11580 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7821 | 21 Elul 11581 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7822 | 23 Elul 11582 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7823 | 25 Elul 11583 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7824 | 21 Elul 11584 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7825 | 21 Elul 11585 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7826 | 25 Elul 11586 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7827 | 21 Elul 11587 |
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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