Leil Selichot 5280 / סליחות 9040
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9040 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 5277 | 21 Elul 9037 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5278 | 25 Elul 9038 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5279 | 25 Elul 9039 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5280 | 21 Elul 9040 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5281 | 23 Elul 9041 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5282 | 25 Elul 9042 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5283 | 21 Elul 9043 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5284 | 21 Elul 9044 |
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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