Leil Selichot 5289 / סליחות 9049
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9049 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 5286 | 20 Elul 9046 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5287 | 21 Elul 9047 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5288 | 23 Elul 9048 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5289 | 25 Elul 9049 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5290 | 20 Elul 9050 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5291 | 23 Elul 9051 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5292 | 23 Elul 9052 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5293 | 20 Elul 9053 |
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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