Leil Selichot 2980 / סְלִיחוֹת 6740
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6740 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 2978 | 25 Elul 6738 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2979 | 21 Elul 6739 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2980 | 21 Elul 6740 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2981 | 25 Elul 6741 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2982 | 20 Elul 6742 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2983 | 21 Elul 6743 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2984 | 23 Elul 6744 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2985 | 25 Elul 6745 |
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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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