Leil Selichot 4280 / סליחות 8040
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8040 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 4277 | 23 Elul 8037 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4278 | 20 Elul 8038 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4279 | 23 Elul 8039 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4280 | 23 Elul 8040 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4281 | 25 Elul 8041 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4282 | 21 Elul 8042 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4283 | 23 Elul 8043 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4284 | 25 Elul 8044 |
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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