Leil Selichot 7419 / סליחות 11179
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11179 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 7416 | 23 Elul 11176 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7417 | 25 Elul 11177 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7418 | 20 Elul 11178 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7419 | 23 Elul 11179 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7420 | 23 Elul 11180 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7421 | 25 Elul 11181 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7422 | 21 Elul 11182 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7423 | 23 Elul 11183 |
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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