Leil Selichot 1120 / סְלִיחוֹת 4880
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4880 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 1118 | 25 Elul 4878 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1119 | 21 Elul 4879 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1120 | 25 Elul 4880 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1121 | 25 Elul 4881 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1122 | 21 Elul 4882 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1123 | 23 Elul 4883 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1124 | 25 Elul 4884 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1125 | 21 Elul 4885 |
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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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