Leil Selichot 6998 / סליחות 10758
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10758 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 6995 | 20 Elul 10755 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6996 | 23 Elul 10756 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6997 | 23 Elul 10757 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6998 | 25 Elul 10758 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6999 | 21 Elul 10759 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7000 | 23 Elul 10760 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7001 | 25 Elul 10761 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7002 | 20 Elul 10762 |
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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