Leil Selichot 9998 / סליחות 13758
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13758 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 9995 | 25 Elul 13755 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9996 | 25 Elul 13756 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9997 | 21 Elul 13757 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9998 | 25 Elul 13758 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9999 | 25 Elul 13759 | ||
| Leil Selichot 10000 | 21 Elul 13760 | ||
| Leil Selichot 10001 | 23 Elul 13761 | ||
| Leil Selichot 10002 | 25 Elul 13762 |
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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