Leil Selichot 5990 / סליחות 9750
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9750 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 5987 | 20 Elul 9747 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5988 | 23 Elul 9748 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5989 | 25 Elul 9749 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5990 | 25 Elul 9750 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5991 | 21 Elul 9751 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5992 | 25 Elul 9752 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5993 | 25 Elul 9753 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5994 | 21 Elul 9754 |
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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