Leil Selichot 8729 / סליחות 12489
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12489 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 8726 | 23 Elul 12486 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8727 | 20 Elul 12487 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8728 | 23 Elul 12488 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8729 | 23 Elul 12489 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8730 | 25 Elul 12490 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8731 | 20 Elul 12491 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8732 | 23 Elul 12492 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8733 | 25 Elul 12493 |
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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