Leil Selichot 8670 / סליחות 12430
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12430 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 8667 | 21 Elul 12427 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8668 | 23 Elul 12428 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8669 | 25 Elul 12429 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8670 | 21 Elul 12430 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8671 | 23 Elul 12431 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8672 | 25 Elul 12432 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8673 | 20 Elul 12433 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8674 | 21 Elul 12434 |
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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