Leil Selichot 8679 / סליחות 12439
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12439 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 8676 | 20 Elul 12436 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8677 | 21 Elul 12437 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8678 | 23 Elul 12438 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8679 | 25 Elul 12439 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8680 | 20 Elul 12440 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8681 | 23 Elul 12441 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8682 | 25 Elul 12442 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8683 | 25 Elul 12443 |
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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