Leil Selichot 8007 / סליחות 11767
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11767 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 8004 | 21 Elul 11764 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8005 | 23 Elul 11765 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8006 | 20 Elul 11766 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8007 | 21 Elul 11767 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8008 | 23 Elul 11768 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8009 | 25 Elul 11769 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8010 | 20 Elul 11770 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8011 | 23 Elul 11771 |
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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