Leil Selichot 8870 / סליחות 12630
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12630 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 8867 | 21 Elul 12627 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8868 | 25 Elul 12628 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8869 | 20 Elul 12629 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8870 | 21 Elul 12630 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8871 | 23 Elul 12631 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8872 | 20 Elul 12632 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8873 | 21 Elul 12633 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8874 | 23 Elul 12634 |
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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