Leil Selichot 9920 / סליחות 13680
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13680 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 9917 | 25 Elul 13677 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9918 | 25 Elul 13678 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9919 | 21 Elul 13679 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9920 | 23 Elul 13680 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9921 | 25 Elul 13681 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9922 | 21 Elul 13682 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9923 | 23 Elul 13683 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9924 | 25 Elul 13684 |
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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