Leil Selichot 390 / סְלִיחוֹת 4150
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4150 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 388 | 21 Elul 4148 | ||
| Leil Selichot 389 | 23 Elul 4149 | ||
| Leil Selichot 390 | 25 Elul 4150 | ||
| Leil Selichot 391 | 21 Elul 4151 | ||
| Leil Selichot 392 | 23 Elul 4152 | ||
| Leil Selichot 393 | 25 Elul 4153 | ||
| Leil Selichot 394 | 20 Elul 4154 | ||
| Leil Selichot 395 | 23 Elul 4155 |
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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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