Leil Selichot 9180 / סליחות 12940
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12940 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 9177 | 25 Elul 12937 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9178 | 21 Elul 12938 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9179 | 23 Elul 12939 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9180 | 25 Elul 12940 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9181 | 21 Elul 12941 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9182 | 23 Elul 12942 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9183 | 25 Elul 12943 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9184 | 21 Elul 12944 |
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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