Leil Selichot 4630 / סליחות 8390
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8390 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 4627 | 20 Elul 8387 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4628 | 23 Elul 8388 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4629 | 25 Elul 8389 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4630 | 25 Elul 8390 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4631 | 21 Elul 8391 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4632 | 25 Elul 8392 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4633 | 25 Elul 8393 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4634 | 21 Elul 8394 |
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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