Leil Selichot 5330 / סליחות 9090
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9090 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 5327 | 21 Elul 9087 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5328 | 21 Elul 9088 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5329 | 25 Elul 9089 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5330 | 25 Elul 9090 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5331 | 21 Elul 9091 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5332 | 23 Elul 9092 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5333 | 25 Elul 9093 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5334 | 21 Elul 9094 |
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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