Leil Selichot 4240 / סליחות 8000
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8000 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 4237 | 25 Elul 7997 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4238 | 21 Elul 7998 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4239 | 23 Elul 7999 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4240 | 25 Elul 8000 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4241 | 21 Elul 8001 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4242 | 21 Elul 8002 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4243 | 25 Elul 8003 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4244 | 20 Elul 8004 |
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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