Leil Selichot 2320 / סְלִיחוֹת 6080
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6080 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 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 2318 | 25 Elul 6078 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2319 | 20 Elul 6079 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2320 | 21 Elul 6080 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2321 | 23 Elul 6081 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2322 | 20 Elul 6082 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2323 | 21 Elul 6083 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2324 | 23 Elul 6084 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2325 | 25 Elul 6085 |
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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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