Leil Selichot 4580 / סליחות 8340
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8340 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 4577 | 23 Elul 8337 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4578 | 25 Elul 8338 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4579 | 25 Elul 8339 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4580 | 21 Elul 8340 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4581 | 23 Elul 8341 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4582 | 25 Elul 8342 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4583 | 21 Elul 8343 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4584 | 23 Elul 8344 |
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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