Leil Selichot 8733 / סליחות 12493
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12493 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 8730 | 25 Elul 12490 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8731 | 20 Elul 12491 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8732 | 23 Elul 12492 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8733 | 25 Elul 12493 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8734 | 25 Elul 12494 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8735 | 21 Elul 12495 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8736 | 25 Elul 12496 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8737 | 25 Elul 12497 |
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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