Leil Selichot 6983 / סליחות 10743
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10743 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 6980 | 25 Elul 10740 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6981 | 25 Elul 10741 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6982 | 21 Elul 10742 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6983 | 23 Elul 10743 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6984 | 25 Elul 10744 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6985 | 21 Elul 10745 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6986 | 21 Elul 10746 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6987 | 25 Elul 10747 |
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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