Leil Selichot 9889 / סליחות 13649
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13649 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 9886 | 23 Elul 13646 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9887 | 20 Elul 13647 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9888 | 21 Elul 13648 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9889 | 23 Elul 13649 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9890 | 23 Elul 13650 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9891 | 20 Elul 13651 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9892 | 23 Elul 13652 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9893 | 23 Elul 13653 |
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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