Leil Selichot 3479 / סליחות 7239
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7239 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 3476 | 20 Elul 7236 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3477 | 21 Elul 7237 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3478 | 23 Elul 7238 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3479 | 25 Elul 7239 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3480 | 21 Elul 7240 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3481 | 23 Elul 7241 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3482 | 25 Elul 7242 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3483 | 20 Elul 7243 |
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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