Leil Selichot 9168 / סליחות 12928
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12928 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 9165 | 23 Elul 12925 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9166 | 25 Elul 12926 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9167 | 20 Elul 12927 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9168 | 21 Elul 12928 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9169 | 23 Elul 12929 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9170 | 20 Elul 12930 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9171 | 21 Elul 12931 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9172 | 23 Elul 12932 |
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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