Leil Selichot 3639 / סליחות 7399
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7399 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 3636 | 21 Elul 7396 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3637 | 23 Elul 7397 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3638 | 25 Elul 7398 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3639 | 20 Elul 7399 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3640 | 23 Elul 7400 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3641 | 25 Elul 7401 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3642 | 25 Elul 7402 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3643 | 21 Elul 7403 |
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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