Leil Selichot 4799 / סליחות 8559
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8559 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 4796 | 20 Elul 8556 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4797 | 23 Elul 8557 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4798 | 23 Elul 8558 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4799 | 25 Elul 8559 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4800 | 21 Elul 8560 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4801 | 23 Elul 8561 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4802 | 25 Elul 8562 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4803 | 21 Elul 8563 |
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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