Leil Selichot 7999 / סליחות 11759
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11759 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 7996 | 25 Elul 11756 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7997 | 21 Elul 11757 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7998 | 23 Elul 11758 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7999 | 25 Elul 11759 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8000 | 21 Elul 11760 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8001 | 21 Elul 11761 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8002 | 25 Elul 11762 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8003 | 20 Elul 11763 |
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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