Leil Selichot 3280 / סליחות 7040
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7040 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 3277 | 21 Elul 7037 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3278 | 21 Elul 7038 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3279 | 25 Elul 7039 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3280 | 21 Elul 7040 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3281 | 21 Elul 7041 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3282 | 23 Elul 7042 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3283 | 20 Elul 7043 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3284 | 21 Elul 7044 |
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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