Leil Selichot 6540 / סליחות 10300
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10300 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 6537 | 25 Elul 10297 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6538 | 25 Elul 10298 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6539 | 21 Elul 10299 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6540 | 25 Elul 10300 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6541 | 25 Elul 10301 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6542 | 21 Elul 10302 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6543 | 23 Elul 10303 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6544 | 25 Elul 10304 |
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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