Leil Selichot 5090 / סליחות 8850
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8850 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 5087 | 21 Elul 8847 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5088 | 23 Elul 8848 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5089 | 25 Elul 8849 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5090 | 20 Elul 8850 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5091 | 23 Elul 8851 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5092 | 23 Elul 8852 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5093 | 20 Elul 8853 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5094 | 21 Elul 8854 |
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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