Leil Selichot 1029 / סְלִיחוֹת 4789
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4789 occurred 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1027 | 21 Elul 4787 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1028 | 21 Elul 4788 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1029 | 25 Elul 4789 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1030 | 21 Elul 4790 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1031 | 21 Elul 4791 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1032 | 23 Elul 4792 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1033 | 20 Elul 4793 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1034 | 21 Elul 4794 |
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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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