Leil Selichot 9740 / סליחות 13500
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13500 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 9737 | 23 Elul 13497 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9738 | 25 Elul 13498 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9739 | 21 Elul 13499 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9740 | 23 Elul 13500 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9741 | 23 Elul 13501 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9742 | 20 Elul 13502 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9743 | 23 Elul 13503 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9744 | 23 Elul 13504 |
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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