Leil Selichot 9619 / סליחות 13379
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13379 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 9616 | 25 Elul 13376 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9617 | 20 Elul 13377 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9618 | 23 Elul 13378 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9619 | 23 Elul 13379 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9620 | 25 Elul 13380 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9621 | 21 Elul 13381 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9622 | 23 Elul 13382 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9623 | 25 Elul 13383 |
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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