Leil Selichot 6059 / סליחות 9819
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9819 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 6056 | 23 Elul 9816 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6057 | 25 Elul 9817 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6058 | 20 Elul 9818 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6059 | 23 Elul 9819 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6060 | 25 Elul 9820 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6061 | 25 Elul 9821 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6062 | 21 Elul 9822 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6063 | 23 Elul 9823 |
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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