Leil Selichot 4009 / סליחות 7769
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7769 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 4006 | 23 Elul 7766 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4007 | 25 Elul 7767 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4008 | 21 Elul 7768 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4009 | 23 Elul 7769 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4010 | 25 Elul 7770 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4011 | 20 Elul 7771 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4012 | 23 Elul 7772 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4013 | 25 Elul 7773 |
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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