Leil Selichot 2969 / סליחות 6729
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6729 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 2966 | 21 Elul 6726 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2967 | 23 Elul 6727 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2968 | 25 Elul 6728 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2969 | 20 Elul 6729 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2970 | 23 Elul 6730 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2971 | 25 Elul 6731 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2972 | 25 Elul 6732 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2973 | 21 Elul 6733 |
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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