Leil Selichot 4680 / סליחות 8440
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8440 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 4677 | 25 Elul 8437 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4678 | 21 Elul 8438 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4679 | 23 Elul 8439 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4680 | 25 Elul 8440 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4681 | 21 Elul 8441 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4682 | 23 Elul 8442 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4683 | 25 Elul 8443 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4684 | 25 Elul 8444 |
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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