Leil Selichot 6859 / סליחות 10619
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10619 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 6856 | 25 Elul 10616 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6857 | 21 Elul 10617 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6858 | 25 Elul 10618 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6859 | 25 Elul 10619 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6860 | 21 Elul 10620 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6861 | 23 Elul 10621 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6862 | 25 Elul 10622 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6863 | 21 Elul 10623 |
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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