Leil Selichot 3349 / סליחות 7109
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7109 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 3346 | 23 Elul 7106 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3347 | 25 Elul 7107 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3348 | 21 Elul 7108 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3349 | 21 Elul 7109 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3350 | 25 Elul 7110 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3351 | 21 Elul 7111 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3352 | 21 Elul 7112 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3353 | 23 Elul 7113 |
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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