Leil Selichot 5809 / סליחות 9569
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9569 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 5806 | 23 Elul 9566 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5807 | 20 Elul 9567 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5808 | 21 Elul 9568 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5809 | 23 Elul 9569 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5810 | 25 Elul 9570 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5811 | 20 Elul 9571 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5812 | 23 Elul 9572 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5813 | 25 Elul 9573 |
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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