Leil Selichot 6039 / סליחות 9799
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9799 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 6036 | 23 Elul 9796 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6037 | 25 Elul 9797 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6038 | 21 Elul 9798 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6039 | 23 Elul 9799 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6040 | 25 Elul 9800 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6041 | 21 Elul 9801 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6042 | 21 Elul 9802 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6043 | 25 Elul 9803 |
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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