Leil Selichot 5349 / סליחות 9109
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9109 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 5346 | 25 Elul 9106 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5347 | 25 Elul 9107 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5348 | 21 Elul 9108 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5349 | 23 Elul 9109 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5350 | 25 Elul 9110 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5351 | 21 Elul 9111 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5352 | 23 Elul 9112 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5353 | 25 Elul 9113 |
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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