Leil Selichot 3929 / סליחות 7689
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7689 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 3926 | 20 Elul 7686 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3927 | 21 Elul 7687 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3928 | 23 Elul 7688 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3929 | 20 Elul 7689 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3930 | 21 Elul 7690 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3931 | 23 Elul 7691 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3932 | 25 Elul 7692 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3933 | 20 Elul 7693 |
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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