Leil Selichot 7209 / סליחות 10969
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10969 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 7206 | 21 Elul 10966 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7207 | 25 Elul 10967 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7208 | 21 Elul 10968 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7209 | 21 Elul 10969 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7210 | 23 Elul 10970 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7211 | 25 Elul 10971 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7212 | 21 Elul 10972 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7213 | 23 Elul 10973 |
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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