Leil Selichot 6975 / סליחות 10735
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10735 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Advertisement
Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 6972 | 23 Elul 10732 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6973 | 23 Elul 10733 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6974 | 25 Elul 10734 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6975 | 20 Elul 10735 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6976 | 23 Elul 10736 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6977 | 25 Elul 10737 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6978 | 25 Elul 10738 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6979 | 21 Elul 10739 |
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
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.