Leil Selichot 9929 / סליחות 13689
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13689 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 9926 | 21 Elul 13686 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9927 | 25 Elul 13687 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9928 | 25 Elul 13688 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9929 | 21 Elul 13689 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9930 | 23 Elul 13690 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9931 | 25 Elul 13691 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9932 | 21 Elul 13692 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9933 | 23 Elul 13693 |
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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