Leil Selichot 2179 / סְלִיחוֹת 5939
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5939 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 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 2177 | 20 Elul 5937 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2178 | 23 Elul 5938 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2179 | 23 Elul 5939 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2180 | 25 Elul 5940 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2181 | 21 Elul 5941 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2182 | 23 Elul 5942 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2183 | 25 Elul 5943 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2184 | 21 Elul 5944 |
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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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