Leil Selichot 4810 / סליחות 8570
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8570 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 4807 | 21 Elul 8567 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4808 | 25 Elul 8568 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4809 | 25 Elul 8569 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4810 | 21 Elul 8570 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4811 | 23 Elul 8571 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4812 | 25 Elul 8572 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4813 | 21 Elul 8573 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4814 | 23 Elul 8574 |
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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