Leil Selichot 7911 / סליחות 11671
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11671 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 7908 | 20 Elul 11668 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7909 | 21 Elul 11669 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7910 | 23 Elul 11670 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7911 | 25 Elul 11671 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7912 | 20 Elul 11672 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7913 | 23 Elul 11673 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7914 | 23 Elul 11674 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7915 | 25 Elul 11675 |
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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