Leil Selichot 3710 / סליחות 7470
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7470 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 3707 | 21 Elul 7467 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3708 | 23 Elul 7468 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3709 | 25 Elul 7469 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3710 | 20 Elul 7470 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3711 | 23 Elul 7471 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3712 | 25 Elul 7472 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3713 | 25 Elul 7473 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3714 | 21 Elul 7474 |
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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