Leil Selichot 7893 / סליחות 11653
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11653 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 7890 | 23 Elul 11650 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7891 | 25 Elul 11651 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7892 | 21 Elul 11652 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7893 | 23 Elul 11653 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7894 | 25 Elul 11654 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7895 | 25 Elul 11655 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7896 | 21 Elul 11656 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7897 | 25 Elul 11657 |
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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