Leil Selichot 4999 / סליחות 8759
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8759 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 4996 | 21 Elul 8756 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4997 | 23 Elul 8757 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4998 | 25 Elul 8758 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4999 | 20 Elul 8759 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5000 | 23 Elul 8760 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5001 | 25 Elul 8761 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5002 | 25 Elul 8762 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5003 | 21 Elul 8763 |
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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