Leil Selichot 8209 / סליחות 11969
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11969 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 8206 | 20 Elul 11966 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8207 | 23 Elul 11967 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8208 | 23 Elul 11968 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8209 | 25 Elul 11969 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8210 | 20 Elul 11970 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8211 | 23 Elul 11971 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8212 | 25 Elul 11972 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8213 | 20 Elul 11973 |
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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