Leil Selichot 3780 / סליחות 7540
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7540 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 3777 | 20 Elul 7537 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3778 | 21 Elul 7538 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3779 | 23 Elul 7539 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3780 | 25 Elul 7540 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3781 | 20 Elul 7541 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3782 | 23 Elul 7542 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3783 | 23 Elul 7543 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3784 | 20 Elul 7544 |
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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