Leil Selichot 2229 / סְלִיחוֹת 5989
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5989 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 2227 | 25 Elul 5987 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2228 | 20 Elul 5988 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2229 | 23 Elul 5989 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2230 | 25 Elul 5990 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2231 | 25 Elul 5991 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2232 | 21 Elul 5992 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2233 | 23 Elul 5993 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2234 | 25 Elul 5994 |
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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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