Leil Selichot 6013 / סליחות 9773
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9773 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 6010 | 25 Elul 9770 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6011 | 21 Elul 9771 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6012 | 23 Elul 9772 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6013 | 25 Elul 9773 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6014 | 20 Elul 9774 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6015 | 23 Elul 9775 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6016 | 25 Elul 9776 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6017 | 25 Elul 9777 |
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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