Leil Selichot 7988 / סליחות 11748
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11748 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 7985 | 23 Elul 11745 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7986 | 25 Elul 11746 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7987 | 21 Elul 11747 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7988 | 23 Elul 11748 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7989 | 25 Elul 11749 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7990 | 20 Elul 11750 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7991 | 23 Elul 11751 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7992 | 25 Elul 11752 |
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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