Leil Selichot 9940 / סליחות 13700
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13700 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 9937 | 23 Elul 13697 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9938 | 20 Elul 13698 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9939 | 21 Elul 13699 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9940 | 23 Elul 13700 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9941 | 25 Elul 13701 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9942 | 20 Elul 13702 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9943 | 23 Elul 13703 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9944 | 25 Elul 13704 |
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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