Leil Selichot 3669 / סליחות 7429
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7429 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 3666 | 21 Elul 7426 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3667 | 23 Elul 7427 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3668 | 25 Elul 7428 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3669 | 25 Elul 7429 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3670 | 21 Elul 7430 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3671 | 25 Elul 7431 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3672 | 25 Elul 7432 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3673 | 21 Elul 7433 |
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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