Leil Selichot 7993 / סליחות 11753
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11753 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 7990 | 20 Elul 11750 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7991 | 23 Elul 11751 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7992 | 25 Elul 11752 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7993 | 25 Elul 11753 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7994 | 21 Elul 11754 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7995 | 25 Elul 11755 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7996 | 25 Elul 11756 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7997 | 21 Elul 11757 |
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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