Leil Selichot 8840 / סליחות 12600
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12600 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 8837 | 23 Elul 12597 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8838 | 25 Elul 12598 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8839 | 21 Elul 12599 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8840 | 21 Elul 12600 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8841 | 25 Elul 12601 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8842 | 20 Elul 12602 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8843 | 21 Elul 12603 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8844 | 23 Elul 12604 |
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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