Leil Selichot 3940 / סליחות 7700
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7700 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 3937 | 21 Elul 7697 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3938 | 23 Elul 7698 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3939 | 25 Elul 7699 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3940 | 21 Elul 7700 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3941 | 21 Elul 7701 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3942 | 25 Elul 7702 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3943 | 25 Elul 7703 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3944 | 21 Elul 7704 |
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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