Leil Selichot 3053 / סליחות 6813
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6813 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 3050 | 25 Elul 6810 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3051 | 21 Elul 6811 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3052 | 25 Elul 6812 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3053 | 25 Elul 6813 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3054 | 21 Elul 6814 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3055 | 23 Elul 6815 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3056 | 25 Elul 6816 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3057 | 21 Elul 6817 |
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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