Leil Selichot 6799 / סליחות 10559
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10559 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 6796 | 21 Elul 10556 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6797 | 23 Elul 10557 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6798 | 25 Elul 10558 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6799 | 20 Elul 10559 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6800 | 23 Elul 10560 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6801 | 25 Elul 10561 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6802 | 20 Elul 10562 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6803 | 23 Elul 10563 |
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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