Leil Selichot 7499 / סליחות 11259
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11259 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 7496 | 20 Elul 11256 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7497 | 23 Elul 11257 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7498 | 25 Elul 11258 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7499 | 25 Elul 11259 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7500 | 21 Elul 11260 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7501 | 25 Elul 11261 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7502 | 25 Elul 11262 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7503 | 21 Elul 11263 |
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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