Leil Selichot 3389 / סליחות 7149
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7149 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 3386 | 23 Elul 7146 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3387 | 23 Elul 7147 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3388 | 25 Elul 7148 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3389 | 21 Elul 7149 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3390 | 23 Elul 7150 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3391 | 25 Elul 7151 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3392 | 20 Elul 7152 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3393 | 23 Elul 7153 |
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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