Leil Selichot 8550 / סליחות 12310
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12310 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 8547 | 25 Elul 12307 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8548 | 21 Elul 12308 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8549 | 23 Elul 12309 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8550 | 23 Elul 12310 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8551 | 20 Elul 12311 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8552 | 21 Elul 12312 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8553 | 23 Elul 12313 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8554 | 25 Elul 12314 |
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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