Leil Selichot 8608 / סליחות 12368
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12368 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 8605 | 25 Elul 12365 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8606 | 21 Elul 12366 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8607 | 23 Elul 12367 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8608 | 25 Elul 12368 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8609 | 20 Elul 12369 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8610 | 23 Elul 12370 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8611 | 25 Elul 12371 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8612 | 25 Elul 12372 |
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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