Leil Selichot 5019 / סליחות 8779
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8779 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 5016 | 21 Elul 8776 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5017 | 23 Elul 8777 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5018 | 23 Elul 8778 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5019 | 20 Elul 8779 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5020 | 23 Elul 8780 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5021 | 23 Elul 8781 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5022 | 25 Elul 8782 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5023 | 21 Elul 8783 |
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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