Leil Selichot 6840 / סליחות 10600
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10600 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 6837 | 21 Elul 10597 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6838 | 25 Elul 10598 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6839 | 20 Elul 10599 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6840 | 21 Elul 10600 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6841 | 23 Elul 10601 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6842 | 25 Elul 10602 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6843 | 21 Elul 10603 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6844 | 23 Elul 10604 |
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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