Leil Selichot 6640 / סליחות 10400
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10400 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 6637 | 21 Elul 10397 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6638 | 23 Elul 10398 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6639 | 25 Elul 10399 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6640 | 21 Elul 10400 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6641 | 21 Elul 10401 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6642 | 25 Elul 10402 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6643 | 21 Elul 10403 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6644 | 21 Elul 10404 |
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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