Leil Selichot 6834 / סליחות 10594
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10594 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 6831 | 23 Elul 10591 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6832 | 25 Elul 10592 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6833 | 21 Elul 10593 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6834 | 23 Elul 10594 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6835 | 25 Elul 10595 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6836 | 21 Elul 10596 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6837 | 21 Elul 10597 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6838 | 25 Elul 10598 |
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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