Leil Selichot 4739 / סליחות 8499
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8499 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 4736 | 21 Elul 8496 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4737 | 25 Elul 8497 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4738 | 20 Elul 8498 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4739 | 21 Elul 8499 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4740 | 23 Elul 8500 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4741 | 25 Elul 8501 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4742 | 21 Elul 8502 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4743 | 23 Elul 8503 |
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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