Leil Selichot 9550 / סליחות 13310
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13310 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 9547 | 23 Elul 13307 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9548 | 23 Elul 13308 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9549 | 25 Elul 13309 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9550 | 21 Elul 13310 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9551 | 23 Elul 13311 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9552 | 25 Elul 13312 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9553 | 21 Elul 13313 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9554 | 23 Elul 13314 |
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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