Leil Selichot 5409 / סליחות 9169
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9169 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 5406 | 21 Elul 9166 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5407 | 25 Elul 9167 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5408 | 20 Elul 9168 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5409 | 21 Elul 9169 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5410 | 23 Elul 9170 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5411 | 20 Elul 9171 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5412 | 21 Elul 9172 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5413 | 23 Elul 9173 |
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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