Leil Selichot 3409 / סליחות 7169
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7169 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 3406 | 21 Elul 7166 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3407 | 23 Elul 7167 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3408 | 20 Elul 7168 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3409 | 21 Elul 7169 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3410 | 23 Elul 7170 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3411 | 25 Elul 7171 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3412 | 20 Elul 7172 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3413 | 23 Elul 7173 |
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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