Leil Selichot 3320 / סליחות 7080
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7080 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 3317 | 25 Elul 7077 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3318 | 21 Elul 7078 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3319 | 23 Elul 7079 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3320 | 25 Elul 7080 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3321 | 21 Elul 7081 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3322 | 23 Elul 7082 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3323 | 25 Elul 7083 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3324 | 21 Elul 7084 |
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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