Leil Selichot 4860 / סליחות 8620
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8620 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 4857 | 21 Elul 8617 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4858 | 21 Elul 8618 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4859 | 25 Elul 8619 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4860 | 21 Elul 8620 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4861 | 21 Elul 8621 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4862 | 23 Elul 8622 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4863 | 20 Elul 8623 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4864 | 21 Elul 8624 |
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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