Leil Selichot 7900 / סליחות 11660
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11660 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 7897 | 25 Elul 11657 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7898 | 25 Elul 11658 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7899 | 21 Elul 11659 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7900 | 23 Elul 11660 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7901 | 25 Elul 11661 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7902 | 21 Elul 11662 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7903 | 23 Elul 11663 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7904 | 25 Elul 11664 |
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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