Leil Selichot 1140 / סְלִיחוֹת 4900
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4900 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 1138 | 25 Elul 4898 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1139 | 21 Elul 4899 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1140 | 23 Elul 4900 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1141 | 25 Elul 4901 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1142 | 20 Elul 4902 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1143 | 23 Elul 4903 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1144 | 25 Elul 4904 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1145 | 25 Elul 4905 |
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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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