Leil Selichot 8919 / סליחות 12679
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12679 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 8916 | 25 Elul 12676 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8917 | 21 Elul 12677 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8918 | 23 Elul 12678 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8919 | 25 Elul 12679 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8920 | 20 Elul 12680 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8921 | 21 Elul 12681 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8922 | 23 Elul 12682 | ||
| Leil Selichot 8923 | 20 Elul 12683 |
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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