Leil Selichot 3589 / סליחות 7349
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7349 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 3586 | 23 Elul 7346 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3587 | 25 Elul 7347 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3588 | 20 Elul 7348 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3589 | 23 Elul 7349 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3590 | 25 Elul 7350 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3591 | 25 Elul 7351 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3592 | 21 Elul 7352 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3593 | 23 Elul 7353 |
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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