Leil Selichot 5439 / סליחות 9199
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9199 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 5436 | 21 Elul 9196 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5437 | 23 Elul 9197 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5438 | 20 Elul 9198 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5439 | 21 Elul 9199 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5440 | 23 Elul 9200 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5441 | 25 Elul 9201 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5442 | 20 Elul 9202 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5443 | 23 Elul 9203 |
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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