Leil Selichot 1159 / סְלִיחוֹת 4919
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4919 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 1157 | 23 Elul 4917 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1158 | 20 Elul 4918 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1159 | 21 Elul 4919 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1160 | 23 Elul 4920 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1161 | 23 Elul 4921 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1162 | 20 Elul 4922 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1163 | 23 Elul 4923 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1164 | 23 Elul 4924 |
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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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