Leil Selichot 4939 / סליחות 8699
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8699 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 4936 | 23 Elul 8696 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4937 | 25 Elul 8697 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4938 | 21 Elul 8698 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4939 | 23 Elul 8699 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4940 | 23 Elul 8700 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4941 | 20 Elul 8701 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4942 | 21 Elul 8702 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4943 | 23 Elul 8703 |
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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