Leil Selichot 8740 / סליחות 12500
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12500 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 8737 | 25 Elul 12497 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8738 | 21 Elul 12498 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8739 | 23 Elul 12499 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8740 | 25 Elul 12500 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8741 | 21 Elul 12501 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8742 | 21 Elul 12502 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8743 | 25 Elul 12503 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8744 | 21 Elul 12504 |
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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