Leil Selichot 169 / סְלִיחוֹת 3929
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3929 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 167 | 20 Elul 3927 | ||
| Leil Selichot 168 | 21 Elul 3928 | ||
| Leil Selichot 169 | 23 Elul 3929 | ||
| Leil Selichot 170 | 25 Elul 3930 | ||
| Leil Selichot 171 | 20 Elul 3931 | ||
| Leil Selichot 172 | 23 Elul 3932 | ||
| Leil Selichot 173 | 23 Elul 3933 | ||
| Leil Selichot 174 | 20 Elul 3934 |
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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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