Leil Selichot 7269 / סליחות 11029
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11029 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 7266 | 21 Elul 11026 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7267 | 23 Elul 11027 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7268 | 25 Elul 11028 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7269 | 20 Elul 11029 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7270 | 23 Elul 11030 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7271 | 23 Elul 11031 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7272 | 25 Elul 11032 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7273 | 21 Elul 11033 |
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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