Leil Selichot 7729 / סליחות 11489
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11489 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 7726 | 21 Elul 11486 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7727 | 21 Elul 11487 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7728 | 25 Elul 11488 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7729 | 21 Elul 11489 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7730 | 21 Elul 11490 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7731 | 23 Elul 11491 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7732 | 20 Elul 11492 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7733 | 21 Elul 11493 |
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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