Leil Selichot 4610 / סליחות 8370
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8370 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 4607 | 21 Elul 8367 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4608 | 23 Elul 8368 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4609 | 25 Elul 8369 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4610 | 21 Elul 8370 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4611 | 21 Elul 8371 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4612 | 25 Elul 8372 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4613 | 21 Elul 8373 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4614 | 21 Elul 8374 |
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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