Leil Selichot 9558 / סליחות 13318
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13318 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 9555 | 25 Elul 13315 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9556 | 21 Elul 13316 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9557 | 21 Elul 13317 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9558 | 25 Elul 13318 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9559 | 25 Elul 13319 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9560 | 21 Elul 13320 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9561 | 23 Elul 13321 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9562 | 25 Elul 13322 |
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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