Leil Selichot 7938 / סליחות 11698
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11698 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 7935 | 20 Elul 11695 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7936 | 21 Elul 11696 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7937 | 23 Elul 11697 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7938 | 25 Elul 11698 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7939 | 20 Elul 11699 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7940 | 23 Elul 11700 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7941 | 25 Elul 11701 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7942 | 25 Elul 11702 |
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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