Leil Selichot 368 / סְלִיחוֹת 4128
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4128 occurred 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 366 | 25 Elul 4126 | ||
| Leil Selichot 367 | 20 Elul 4127 | ||
| Leil Selichot 368 | 23 Elul 4128 | ||
| Leil Selichot 369 | 23 Elul 4129 | ||
| Leil Selichot 370 | 20 Elul 4130 | ||
| Leil Selichot 371 | 21 Elul 4131 | ||
| Leil Selichot 372 | 23 Elul 4132 | ||
| Leil Selichot 373 | 25 Elul 4133 |
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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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