Leil Selichot 8508 / סליחות 12268
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12268 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 8505 | 23 Elul 12265 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8506 | 23 Elul 12266 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8507 | 25 Elul 12267 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8508 | 21 Elul 12268 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8509 | 23 Elul 12269 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8510 | 25 Elul 12270 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8511 | 21 Elul 12271 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8512 | 23 Elul 12272 |
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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