Leil Selichot 4499 / סליחות 8259
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8259 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 4496 | 23 Elul 8256 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4497 | 25 Elul 8257 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4498 | 20 Elul 8258 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4499 | 23 Elul 8259 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4500 | 23 Elul 8260 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4501 | 25 Elul 8261 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4502 | 21 Elul 8262 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4503 | 23 Elul 8263 |
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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