Leil Selichot 9779 / סליחות 13539
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13539 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 9776 | 25 Elul 13536 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9777 | 21 Elul 13537 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9778 | 25 Elul 13538 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9779 | 25 Elul 13539 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9780 | 21 Elul 13540 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9781 | 23 Elul 13541 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9782 | 25 Elul 13542 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9783 | 21 Elul 13543 |
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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