Leil Selichot 9679 / סליחות 13439
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13439 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 9676 | 23 Elul 13436 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9677 | 25 Elul 13437 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9678 | 21 Elul 13438 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9679 | 21 Elul 13439 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9680 | 25 Elul 13440 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9681 | 25 Elul 13441 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9682 | 21 Elul 13442 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9683 | 23 Elul 13443 |
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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