Leil Selichot 2259 / סליחות 6019
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6019 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 the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2256 | 23 Elul 6016 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2257 | 25 Elul 6017 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2258 | 25 Elul 6018 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2259 | 21 Elul 6019 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2260 | 25 Elul 6020 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2261 | 25 Elul 6021 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2262 | 21 Elul 6022 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2263 | 21 Elul 6023 |
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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