Leil Selichot 6989 / סליחות 10749
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10749 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 6986 | 21 Elul 10746 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6987 | 25 Elul 10747 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6988 | 21 Elul 10748 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6989 | 21 Elul 10749 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6990 | 23 Elul 10750 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6991 | 20 Elul 10751 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6992 | 21 Elul 10752 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6993 | 23 Elul 10753 |
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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