Leil Selichot 4589 / סליחות 8349
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8349 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 4586 | 21 Elul 8346 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4587 | 21 Elul 8347 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4588 | 25 Elul 8348 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4589 | 25 Elul 8349 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4590 | 21 Elul 8350 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4591 | 23 Elul 8351 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4592 | 25 Elul 8352 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4593 | 21 Elul 8353 |
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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