Leil Selichot 5399 / סליחות 9159
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9159 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 5396 | 23 Elul 9156 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5397 | 25 Elul 9157 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5398 | 25 Elul 9158 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5399 | 21 Elul 9159 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5400 | 25 Elul 9160 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5401 | 25 Elul 9161 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5402 | 21 Elul 9162 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5403 | 23 Elul 9163 |
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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