Leil Selichot 3829 / סליחות 7589
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7589 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 3826 | 23 Elul 7586 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3827 | 25 Elul 7587 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3828 | 20 Elul 7588 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3829 | 21 Elul 7589 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3830 | 23 Elul 7590 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3831 | 20 Elul 7591 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3832 | 21 Elul 7592 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3833 | 23 Elul 7593 |
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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