Leil Selichot 2009 / סְלִיחוֹת 5769
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5769 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 2007 | 25 Elul 5767 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2008 | 20 Elul 5768 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2009 | 23 Elul 5769 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2010 | 25 Elul 5770 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2011 | 25 Elul 5771 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2012 | 21 Elul 5772 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2013 | 25 Elul 5773 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2014 | 25 Elul 5774 |
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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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