Leil Selichot 7280 / סליחות 11040
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11040 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 7277 | 23 Elul 11037 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7278 | 25 Elul 11038 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7279 | 25 Elul 11039 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7280 | 21 Elul 11040 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7281 | 25 Elul 11041 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7282 | 25 Elul 11042 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7283 | 21 Elul 11043 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7284 | 23 Elul 11044 |
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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