Leil Selichot 4870 / סליחות 8630
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8630 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 4867 | 21 Elul 8627 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4868 | 23 Elul 8628 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4869 | 23 Elul 8629 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4870 | 20 Elul 8630 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4871 | 23 Elul 8631 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4872 | 23 Elul 8632 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4873 | 25 Elul 8633 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4874 | 20 Elul 8634 |
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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