Leil Selichot 5740 / סליחות 9500
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9500 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 5737 | 21 Elul 9497 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5738 | 23 Elul 9498 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5739 | 25 Elul 9499 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5740 | 20 Elul 9500 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5741 | 23 Elul 9501 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5742 | 25 Elul 9502 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5743 | 25 Elul 9503 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5744 | 21 Elul 9504 |
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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