Leil Selichot 4420 / סליחות 8180
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8180 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 4417 | 21 Elul 8177 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4418 | 21 Elul 8178 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4419 | 25 Elul 8179 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4420 | 20 Elul 8180 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4421 | 21 Elul 8181 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4422 | 23 Elul 8182 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4423 | 20 Elul 8183 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4424 | 21 Elul 8184 |
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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