Leil Selichot 8123 / סליחות 11883
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11883 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 8120 | 25 Elul 11880 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8121 | 25 Elul 11881 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8122 | 21 Elul 11882 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8123 | 21 Elul 11883 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8124 | 25 Elul 11884 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8125 | 21 Elul 11885 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8126 | 21 Elul 11886 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8127 | 23 Elul 11887 |
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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