Leil Selichot 4080 / סליחות 7840
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7840 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 4077 | 23 Elul 7837 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4078 | 20 Elul 7838 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4079 | 21 Elul 7839 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4080 | 23 Elul 7840 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4081 | 25 Elul 7841 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4082 | 20 Elul 7842 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4083 | 23 Elul 7843 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4084 | 25 Elul 7844 |
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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