Leil Selichot 8369 / סליחות 12129
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12129 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 8366 | 21 Elul 12126 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8367 | 25 Elul 12127 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8368 | 25 Elul 12128 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8369 | 21 Elul 12129 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8370 | 23 Elul 12130 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8371 | 25 Elul 12131 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8372 | 21 Elul 12132 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8373 | 21 Elul 12133 |
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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