Leil Selichot 6939 / סליחות 10699
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10699 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 6936 | 25 Elul 10696 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6937 | 25 Elul 10697 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6938 | 21 Elul 10698 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6939 | 23 Elul 10699 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6940 | 25 Elul 10700 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6941 | 21 Elul 10701 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6942 | 23 Elul 10702 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6943 | 25 Elul 10703 |
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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