Leil Selichot 6297 / סליחות 10057
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10057 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 6294 | 25 Elul 10054 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6295 | 21 Elul 10055 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6296 | 23 Elul 10056 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6297 | 25 Elul 10057 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6298 | 21 Elul 10058 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6299 | 21 Elul 10059 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6300 | 23 Elul 10060 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6301 | 20 Elul 10061 |
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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