Leil Selichot 382 / סְלִיחוֹת 4142
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4142 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 380 | 25 Elul 4140 | ||
| Leil Selichot 381 | 21 Elul 4141 | ||
| Leil Selichot 382 | 23 Elul 4142 | ||
| Leil Selichot 383 | 25 Elul 4143 | ||
| Leil Selichot 384 | 21 Elul 4144 | ||
| Leil Selichot 385 | 21 Elul 4145 | ||
| Leil Selichot 386 | 25 Elul 4146 | ||
| Leil Selichot 387 | 20 Elul 4147 |
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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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