Leil Selichot 6769 / סליחות 10529
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10529 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 6766 | 21 Elul 10526 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6767 | 25 Elul 10527 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6768 | 20 Elul 10528 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6769 | 21 Elul 10529 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6770 | 23 Elul 10530 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6771 | 20 Elul 10531 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6772 | 21 Elul 10532 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6773 | 23 Elul 10533 |
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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