Leil Selichot 6519 / סליחות 10279
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10279 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 6516 | 23 Elul 10276 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6517 | 25 Elul 10277 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6518 | 21 Elul 10278 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6519 | 21 Elul 10279 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6520 | 25 Elul 10280 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6521 | 20 Elul 10281 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6522 | 21 Elul 10282 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6523 | 23 Elul 10283 |
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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