Leil Selichot 6955 / סליחות 10715
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10715 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 6952 | 23 Elul 10712 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6953 | 25 Elul 10713 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6954 | 25 Elul 10714 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6955 | 21 Elul 10715 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6956 | 23 Elul 10716 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6957 | 25 Elul 10717 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6958 | 21 Elul 10718 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6959 | 21 Elul 10719 |
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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