Leil Selichot 3969 / סליחות 7729
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7729 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 3966 | 25 Elul 7726 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3967 | 21 Elul 7727 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3968 | 21 Elul 7728 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3969 | 25 Elul 7729 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3970 | 21 Elul 7730 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3971 | 21 Elul 7731 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3972 | 23 Elul 7732 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3973 | 25 Elul 7733 |
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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