Leil Selichot 2729 / סליחות 6489
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6489 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 2726 | 21 Elul 6486 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2727 | 23 Elul 6487 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2728 | 25 Elul 6488 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2729 | 21 Elul 6489 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2730 | 23 Elul 6490 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2731 | 25 Elul 6491 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2732 | 21 Elul 6492 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2733 | 21 Elul 6493 |
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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