Leil Selichot 680 / סְלִיחוֹת 4440
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4440 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 678 | 25 Elul 4438 | ||
| Leil Selichot 679 | 21 Elul 4439 | ||
| Leil Selichot 680 | 23 Elul 4440 | ||
| Leil Selichot 681 | 25 Elul 4441 | ||
| Leil Selichot 682 | 21 Elul 4442 | ||
| Leil Selichot 683 | 23 Elul 4443 | ||
| Leil Selichot 684 | 25 Elul 4444 | ||
| Leil Selichot 685 | 21 Elul 4445 |
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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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