Leil Selichot 9629 / סליחות 13389
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13389 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 9626 | 25 Elul 13386 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9627 | 25 Elul 13387 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9628 | 21 Elul 13388 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9629 | 25 Elul 13389 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9630 | 25 Elul 13390 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9631 | 21 Elul 13391 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9632 | 23 Elul 13392 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9633 | 25 Elul 13393 |
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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