Leil Selichot 2049 / סליחות 5809
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5809 occurs after nightfall 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 the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2046 | 21 Elul 5806 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2047 | 23 Elul 5807 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2048 | 20 Elul 5808 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2049 | 21 Elul 5809 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2050 | 23 Elul 5810 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2051 | 25 Elul 5811 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2052 | 20 Elul 5812 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2053 | 23 Elul 5813 |
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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