Leil Selichot 7809 / סליחות 11569
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11569 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 7806 | 25 Elul 11566 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7807 | 21 Elul 11567 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7808 | 23 Elul 11568 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7809 | 23 Elul 11569 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7810 | 20 Elul 11570 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7811 | 21 Elul 11571 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7812 | 23 Elul 11572 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7813 | 25 Elul 11573 |
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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