Leil Selichot 1840 / סליחות 5600
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5600 occurred 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 1837 | 23 Elul 5597 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1838 | 25 Elul 5598 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1839 | 21 Elul 5599 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1840 | 21 Elul 5600 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1841 | 25 Elul 5601 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1842 | 21 Elul 5602 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1843 | 21 Elul 5603 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1844 | 23 Elul 5604 |
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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