Leil Selichot 6708 / סליחות 10468
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10468 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 6705 | 23 Elul 10465 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6706 | 25 Elul 10466 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6707 | 25 Elul 10467 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6708 | 21 Elul 10468 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6709 | 23 Elul 10469 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6710 | 25 Elul 10470 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6711 | 21 Elul 10471 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6712 | 21 Elul 10472 |
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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