Leil Selichot 3239 / סליחות 6999
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6999 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 3236 | 20 Elul 6996 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3237 | 23 Elul 6997 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3238 | 23 Elul 6998 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3239 | 20 Elul 6999 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3240 | 21 Elul 7000 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3241 | 23 Elul 7001 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3242 | 25 Elul 7002 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3243 | 20 Elul 7003 |
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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