Leil Selichot 3769 / סליחות 7529
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7529 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 3766 | 25 Elul 7526 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3767 | 25 Elul 7527 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3768 | 21 Elul 7528 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3769 | 25 Elul 7529 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3770 | 25 Elul 7530 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3771 | 21 Elul 7531 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3772 | 21 Elul 7532 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3773 | 25 Elul 7533 |
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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