Leil Selichot 8588 / סליחות 12348
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12348 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 8585 | 25 Elul 12345 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8586 | 21 Elul 12346 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8587 | 25 Elul 12347 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8588 | 25 Elul 12348 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8589 | 21 Elul 12349 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8590 | 23 Elul 12350 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8591 | 25 Elul 12351 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8592 | 21 Elul 12352 |
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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