Leil Selichot 6804 / סליחות 10564
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10564 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 6801 | 25 Elul 10561 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6802 | 20 Elul 10562 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6803 | 23 Elul 10563 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6804 | 23 Elul 10564 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6805 | 25 Elul 10565 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6806 | 21 Elul 10566 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6807 | 23 Elul 10567 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6808 | 25 Elul 10568 |
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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