Leil Selichot 6742 / סליחות 10502
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10502 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 6739 | 21 Elul 10499 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6740 | 25 Elul 10500 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6741 | 20 Elul 10501 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6742 | 21 Elul 10502 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6743 | 23 Elul 10503 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6744 | 20 Elul 10504 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6745 | 21 Elul 10505 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6746 | 23 Elul 10506 |
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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