Leil Selichot 6309 / סליחות 10069
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10069 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 6306 | 23 Elul 10066 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6307 | 25 Elul 10067 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6308 | 25 Elul 10068 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6309 | 21 Elul 10069 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6310 | 23 Elul 10070 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6311 | 25 Elul 10071 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6312 | 21 Elul 10072 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6313 | 23 Elul 10073 |
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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