Leil Selichot 7159 / סליחות 10919
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10919 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 7156 | 25 Elul 10916 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7157 | 25 Elul 10917 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7158 | 21 Elul 10918 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7159 | 23 Elul 10919 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7160 | 25 Elul 10920 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7161 | 21 Elul 10921 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7162 | 23 Elul 10922 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7163 | 25 Elul 10923 |
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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