Leil Selichot 4269 / סליחות 8029
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8029 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 4266 | 21 Elul 8026 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4267 | 25 Elul 8027 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4268 | 21 Elul 8028 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4269 | 21 Elul 8029 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4270 | 23 Elul 8030 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4271 | 20 Elul 8031 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4272 | 21 Elul 8032 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4273 | 23 Elul 8033 |
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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