Leil Selichot 6729 / סליחות 10489
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10489 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 6726 | 23 Elul 10486 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6727 | 25 Elul 10487 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6728 | 20 Elul 10488 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6729 | 23 Elul 10489 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6730 | 25 Elul 10490 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6731 | 25 Elul 10491 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6732 | 21 Elul 10492 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6733 | 25 Elul 10493 |
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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