Leil Selichot 7004 / סליחות 10764
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10764 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 7001 | 25 Elul 10761 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7002 | 20 Elul 10762 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7003 | 23 Elul 10763 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7004 | 25 Elul 10764 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7005 | 25 Elul 10765 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7006 | 21 Elul 10766 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7007 | 25 Elul 10767 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7008 | 25 Elul 10768 |
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.