Leil Selichot 8629 / סליחות 12389
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12389 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 8626 | 21 Elul 12386 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8627 | 23 Elul 12387 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8628 | 23 Elul 12388 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8629 | 20 Elul 12389 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8630 | 23 Elul 12390 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8631 | 23 Elul 12391 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8632 | 25 Elul 12392 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8633 | 21 Elul 12393 |
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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