Leil Selichot 9748 / סליחות 13508
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13508 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 9745 | 25 Elul 13505 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9746 | 21 Elul 13506 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9747 | 23 Elul 13507 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9748 | 25 Elul 13508 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9749 | 25 Elul 13509 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9750 | 21 Elul 13510 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9751 | 25 Elul 13511 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9752 | 25 Elul 13512 |
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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