Leil Selichot 9188 / סליחות 12948
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12948 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 9185 | 21 Elul 12945 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9186 | 25 Elul 12946 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9187 | 25 Elul 12947 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9188 | 21 Elul 12948 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9189 | 23 Elul 12949 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9190 | 25 Elul 12950 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9191 | 21 Elul 12951 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9192 | 23 Elul 12952 |
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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