Leil Selichot 8319 / סליחות 12079
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12079 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 8316 | 23 Elul 12076 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8317 | 25 Elul 12077 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8318 | 21 Elul 12078 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8319 | 21 Elul 12079 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8320 | 25 Elul 12080 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8321 | 21 Elul 12081 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8322 | 21 Elul 12082 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8323 | 23 Elul 12083 |
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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