Leil Selichot 580 / סְלִיחוֹת 4340
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4340 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 578 | 23 Elul 4338 | ||
| Leil Selichot 579 | 25 Elul 4339 | ||
| Leil Selichot 580 | 25 Elul 4340 | ||
| Leil Selichot 581 | 21 Elul 4341 | ||
| Leil Selichot 582 | 25 Elul 4342 | ||
| Leil Selichot 583 | 25 Elul 4343 | ||
| Leil Selichot 584 | 21 Elul 4344 | ||
| Leil Selichot 585 | 23 Elul 4345 |
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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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