Leil Selichot 4290 / סליחות 8050
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8050 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 4287 | 25 Elul 8047 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4288 | 25 Elul 8048 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4289 | 21 Elul 8049 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4290 | 23 Elul 8050 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4291 | 25 Elul 8051 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4292 | 21 Elul 8052 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4293 | 23 Elul 8053 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4294 | 25 Elul 8054 |
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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