Leil Selichot 5379 / סליחות 9139
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9139 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 5376 | 23 Elul 9136 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5377 | 25 Elul 9137 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5378 | 21 Elul 9138 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5379 | 21 Elul 9139 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5380 | 25 Elul 9140 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5381 | 21 Elul 9141 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5382 | 21 Elul 9142 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5383 | 23 Elul 9143 |
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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