Leil Selichot 3079 / סליחות 6839
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6839 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 3076 | 25 Elul 6836 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3077 | 21 Elul 6837 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3078 | 21 Elul 6838 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3079 | 25 Elul 6839 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3080 | 25 Elul 6840 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3081 | 21 Elul 6841 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3082 | 23 Elul 6842 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3083 | 25 Elul 6843 |
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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