Leil Selichot 8750 / סליחות 12510
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12510 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 8747 | 20 Elul 12507 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8748 | 21 Elul 12508 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8749 | 23 Elul 12509 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8750 | 25 Elul 12510 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8751 | 20 Elul 12511 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8752 | 23 Elul 12512 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8753 | 23 Elul 12513 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8754 | 25 Elul 12514 |
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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