Leil Selichot 8180 / סליחות 11940
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11940 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 8177 | 23 Elul 11937 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8178 | 25 Elul 11938 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8179 | 20 Elul 11939 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8180 | 21 Elul 11940 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8181 | 23 Elul 11941 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8182 | 20 Elul 11942 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8183 | 21 Elul 11943 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8184 | 23 Elul 11944 |
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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