Leil Selichot 8649 / סליחות 12409
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12409 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 8646 | 21 Elul 12406 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8647 | 21 Elul 12407 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8648 | 23 Elul 12408 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8649 | 20 Elul 12409 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8650 | 21 Elul 12410 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8651 | 23 Elul 12411 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8652 | 25 Elul 12412 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8653 | 20 Elul 12413 |
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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