Leil Selichot 1040 / סְלִיחוֹת 4800
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4800 occurred 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1038 | 23 Elul 4798 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1039 | 23 Elul 4799 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1040 | 25 Elul 4800 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1041 | 21 Elul 4801 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1042 | 23 Elul 4802 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1043 | 25 Elul 4803 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1044 | 21 Elul 4804 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1045 | 23 Elul 4805 |
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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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