Leil Selichot 450 / סְלִיחוֹת 4210
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4210 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 448 | 25 Elul 4208 | ||
| Leil Selichot 449 | 21 Elul 4209 | ||
| Leil Selichot 450 | 23 Elul 4210 | ||
| Leil Selichot 451 | 25 Elul 4211 | ||
| Leil Selichot 452 | 21 Elul 4212 | ||
| Leil Selichot 453 | 23 Elul 4213 | ||
| Leil Selichot 454 | 25 Elul 4214 | ||
| Leil Selichot 455 | 21 Elul 4215 |
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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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