Leil Selichot 8018 / סליחות 11778
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11778 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 8015 | 23 Elul 11775 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8016 | 25 Elul 11776 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8017 | 21 Elul 11777 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8018 | 23 Elul 11778 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8019 | 25 Elul 11779 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8020 | 25 Elul 11780 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8021 | 21 Elul 11781 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8022 | 25 Elul 11782 |
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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