Leil Selichot 8489 / סליחות 12249
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12249 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 8486 | 25 Elul 12246 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8487 | 25 Elul 12247 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8488 | 21 Elul 12248 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8489 | 25 Elul 12249 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8490 | 25 Elul 12250 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8491 | 21 Elul 12251 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8492 | 23 Elul 12252 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8493 | 25 Elul 12253 |
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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