Leil Selichot 6647 / סליחות 10407
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10407 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 6644 | 21 Elul 10404 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6645 | 23 Elul 10405 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6646 | 20 Elul 10406 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6647 | 21 Elul 10407 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6648 | 23 Elul 10408 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6649 | 25 Elul 10409 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6650 | 20 Elul 10410 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6651 | 23 Elul 10411 |
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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