Leil Selichot 7320 / סליחות 11080
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11080 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 7317 | 21 Elul 11077 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7318 | 23 Elul 11078 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7319 | 25 Elul 11079 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7320 | 20 Elul 11080 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7321 | 23 Elul 11081 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7322 | 25 Elul 11082 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7323 | 25 Elul 11083 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7324 | 21 Elul 11084 |
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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