Leil Selichot 4349 / סליחות 8109
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8109 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 4346 | 21 Elul 8106 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4347 | 23 Elul 8107 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4348 | 23 Elul 8108 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4349 | 20 Elul 8109 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4350 | 23 Elul 8110 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4351 | 23 Elul 8111 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4352 | 25 Elul 8112 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4353 | 20 Elul 8113 |
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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