Leil Selichot 9675 / סליחות 13435
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13435 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 9672 | 21 Elul 13432 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9673 | 23 Elul 13433 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9674 | 25 Elul 13434 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9675 | 21 Elul 13435 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9676 | 23 Elul 13436 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9677 | 25 Elul 13437 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9678 | 21 Elul 13438 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9679 | 21 Elul 13439 |
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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