Leil Selichot 2990 / סְלִיחוֹת 6750
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6750 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2988 | 25 Elul 6748 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2989 | 20 Elul 6749 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2990 | 23 Elul 6750 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2991 | 23 Elul 6751 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2992 | 20 Elul 6752 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2993 | 21 Elul 6753 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2994 | 23 Elul 6754 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2995 | 25 Elul 6755 |
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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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