Leil Selichot 6942 / סליחות 10702
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10702 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 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 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6944 | 20 Elul 10704 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6945 | 21 Elul 10705 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6946 | 23 Elul 10706 |
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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