Leil Selichot 9820 / סליחות 13580
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13580 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 9817 | 20 Elul 13577 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9818 | 23 Elul 13578 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9819 | 25 Elul 13579 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9820 | 25 Elul 13580 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9821 | 21 Elul 13581 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9822 | 25 Elul 13582 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9823 | 25 Elul 13583 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9824 | 21 Elul 13584 |
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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