Leil Selichot 9953 / סליחות 13713
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13713 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 9950 | 23 Elul 13710 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9951 | 25 Elul 13711 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9952 | 21 Elul 13712 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9953 | 21 Elul 13713 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9954 | 25 Elul 13714 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9955 | 20 Elul 13715 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9956 | 21 Elul 13716 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9957 | 23 Elul 13717 |
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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