Leil Selichot 6493 / סליחות 10253
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10253 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 6490 | 25 Elul 10250 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6491 | 21 Elul 10251 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6492 | 21 Elul 10252 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6493 | 25 Elul 10253 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6494 | 20 Elul 10254 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6495 | 21 Elul 10255 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6496 | 23 Elul 10256 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6497 | 20 Elul 10257 |
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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