Leil Selichot 5269 / סליחות 9029
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9029 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 5266 | 20 Elul 9026 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5267 | 23 Elul 9027 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5268 | 23 Elul 9028 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5269 | 25 Elul 9029 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5270 | 21 Elul 9030 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5271 | 23 Elul 9031 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5272 | 25 Elul 9032 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5273 | 20 Elul 9033 |
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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