Leil Selichot 3110 / סליחות 6870
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6870 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 3107 | 25 Elul 6867 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3108 | 21 Elul 6868 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3109 | 23 Elul 6869 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3110 | 25 Elul 6870 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3111 | 21 Elul 6871 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3112 | 23 Elul 6872 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3113 | 23 Elul 6873 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3114 | 20 Elul 6874 |
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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