Leil Selichot 7080 / סליחות 10840
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10840 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 7077 | 21 Elul 10837 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7078 | 23 Elul 10838 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7079 | 25 Elul 10839 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7080 | 21 Elul 10840 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7081 | 23 Elul 10841 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7082 | 25 Elul 10842 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7083 | 21 Elul 10843 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7084 | 21 Elul 10844 |
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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