Leil Selichot 3059 / סליחות 6819
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6819 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 3056 | 25 Elul 6816 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3057 | 21 Elul 6817 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3058 | 23 Elul 6818 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3059 | 25 Elul 6819 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3060 | 20 Elul 6820 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3061 | 21 Elul 6821 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3062 | 23 Elul 6822 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3063 | 20 Elul 6823 |
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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