Leil Selichot 8149 / סליחות 11909
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11909 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 8146 | 21 Elul 11906 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8147 | 23 Elul 11907 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8148 | 25 Elul 11908 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8149 | 21 Elul 11909 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8150 | 23 Elul 11910 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8151 | 25 Elul 11911 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8152 | 21 Elul 11912 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8153 | 21 Elul 11913 |
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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