Leil Selichot 2139 / סליחות 5899
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5899 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 2136 | 25 Elul 5896 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2137 | 21 Elul 5897 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2138 | 23 Elul 5898 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2139 | 25 Elul 5899 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2140 | 21 Elul 5900 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2141 | 21 Elul 5901 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2142 | 25 Elul 5902 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2143 | 20 Elul 5903 |
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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