Leil Selichot 2280 / סליחות 6040
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6040 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 2277 | 23 Elul 6037 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2278 | 25 Elul 6038 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2279 | 21 Elul 6039 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2280 | 23 Elul 6040 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2281 | 25 Elul 6041 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2282 | 25 Elul 6042 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2283 | 21 Elul 6043 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2284 | 25 Elul 6044 |
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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