Leil Selichot 5999 / סליחות 9759
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9759 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 5996 | 25 Elul 9756 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5997 | 21 Elul 9757 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5998 | 21 Elul 9758 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5999 | 25 Elul 9759 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6000 | 20 Elul 9760 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6001 | 21 Elul 9761 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6002 | 23 Elul 9762 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6003 | 20 Elul 9763 |
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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