Leil Selichot 8930 / סליחות 12690
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12690 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 8927 | 20 Elul 12687 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8928 | 23 Elul 12688 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8929 | 25 Elul 12689 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8930 | 25 Elul 12690 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8931 | 21 Elul 12691 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8932 | 23 Elul 12692 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8933 | 25 Elul 12693 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8934 | 21 Elul 12694 |
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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