Leil Selichot 3399 / סליחות 7159
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7159 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 3396 | 21 Elul 7156 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3397 | 25 Elul 7157 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3398 | 25 Elul 7158 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3399 | 21 Elul 7159 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3400 | 23 Elul 7160 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3401 | 25 Elul 7161 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3402 | 21 Elul 7162 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3403 | 21 Elul 7163 |
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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