Leil Selichot 2780 / סליחות 6540
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6540 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 2777 | 21 Elul 6537 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2778 | 25 Elul 6538 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2779 | 25 Elul 6539 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2780 | 21 Elul 6540 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2781 | 23 Elul 6541 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2782 | 25 Elul 6542 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2783 | 21 Elul 6543 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2784 | 21 Elul 6544 |
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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