Leil Selichot 2059 / סליחות 5819
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5819 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 2056 | 21 Elul 5816 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2057 | 23 Elul 5817 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2058 | 25 Elul 5818 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2059 | 21 Elul 5819 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2060 | 23 Elul 5820 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2061 | 25 Elul 5821 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2062 | 25 Elul 5822 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2063 | 21 Elul 5823 |
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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