Leil Selichot 6440 / סליחות 10200
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10200 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 6437 | 21 Elul 10197 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6438 | 23 Elul 10198 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6439 | 25 Elul 10199 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6440 | 21 Elul 10200 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6441 | 21 Elul 10201 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6442 | 25 Elul 10202 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6443 | 25 Elul 10203 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6444 | 21 Elul 10204 |
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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