Leil Selichot 8169 / סליחות 11929
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11929 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 8166 | 21 Elul 11926 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8167 | 23 Elul 11927 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8168 | 25 Elul 11928 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8169 | 21 Elul 11929 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8170 | 21 Elul 11930 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8171 | 25 Elul 11931 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8172 | 25 Elul 11932 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8173 | 21 Elul 11933 |
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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