Leil Selichot 4660 / סליחות 8420
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8420 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Advertisement
Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 4657 | 25 Elul 8417 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4658 | 21 Elul 8418 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4659 | 25 Elul 8419 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4660 | 25 Elul 8420 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4661 | 21 Elul 8421 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4662 | 23 Elul 8422 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4663 | 25 Elul 8423 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4664 | 21 Elul 8424 |
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
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.