Leil Selichot 3700 / סליחות 7460
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7460 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 3697 | 21 Elul 7457 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3698 | 23 Elul 7458 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3699 | 25 Elul 7459 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3700 | 21 Elul 7460 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3701 | 23 Elul 7461 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3702 | 25 Elul 7462 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3703 | 21 Elul 7463 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3704 | 23 Elul 7464 |
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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