Leil Selichot 568 / סְלִיחוֹת 4328
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4328 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 566 | 20 Elul 4326 | ||
| Leil Selichot 567 | 21 Elul 4327 | ||
| Leil Selichot 568 | 23 Elul 4328 | ||
| Leil Selichot 569 | 25 Elul 4329 | ||
| Leil Selichot 570 | 20 Elul 4330 | ||
| Leil Selichot 571 | 23 Elul 4331 | ||
| Leil Selichot 572 | 23 Elul 4332 | ||
| Leil Selichot 573 | 25 Elul 4333 |
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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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