Leil Selichot 6282 / סליחות 10042
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10042 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 6279 | 23 Elul 10039 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6280 | 23 Elul 10040 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6281 | 20 Elul 10041 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6282 | 23 Elul 10042 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6283 | 23 Elul 10043 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6284 | 25 Elul 10044 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6285 | 21 Elul 10045 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6286 | 23 Elul 10046 |
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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