Leil Selichot 6380 / סליחות 10140
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10140 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 6377 | 23 Elul 10137 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6378 | 23 Elul 10138 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6379 | 20 Elul 10139 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6380 | 23 Elul 10140 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6381 | 23 Elul 10141 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6382 | 25 Elul 10142 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6383 | 21 Elul 10143 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6384 | 23 Elul 10144 |
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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