Leil Selichot 880 / סְלִיחוֹת 4640
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4640 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 878 | 21 Elul 4638 | ||
| Leil Selichot 879 | 21 Elul 4639 | ||
| Leil Selichot 880 | 25 Elul 4640 | ||
| Leil Selichot 881 | 20 Elul 4641 | ||
| Leil Selichot 882 | 21 Elul 4642 | ||
| Leil Selichot 883 | 23 Elul 4643 | ||
| Leil Selichot 884 | 25 Elul 4644 | ||
| Leil Selichot 885 | 21 Elul 4645 |
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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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