Leil Selichot 3339 / סליחות 7099
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7099 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 3336 | 23 Elul 7096 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3337 | 20 Elul 7097 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3338 | 21 Elul 7098 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3339 | 23 Elul 7099 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3340 | 25 Elul 7100 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3341 | 20 Elul 7101 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3342 | 23 Elul 7102 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3343 | 25 Elul 7103 |
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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