Leil Selichot 6220 / סליחות 9980
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9980 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 6217 | 21 Elul 9977 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6218 | 21 Elul 9978 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6219 | 25 Elul 9979 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6220 | 21 Elul 9980 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6221 | 21 Elul 9981 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6222 | 23 Elul 9982 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6223 | 25 Elul 9983 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6224 | 21 Elul 9984 |
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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