Leil Selichot 610 / סְלִיחוֹת 4370
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4370 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 608 | 21 Elul 4368 | ||
| Leil Selichot 609 | 23 Elul 4369 | ||
| Leil Selichot 610 | 25 Elul 4370 | ||
| Leil Selichot 611 | 21 Elul 4371 | ||
| Leil Selichot 612 | 23 Elul 4372 | ||
| Leil Selichot 613 | 25 Elul 4373 | ||
| Leil Selichot 614 | 20 Elul 4374 | ||
| Leil Selichot 615 | 23 Elul 4375 |
Advertisement
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
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.