Leil Selichot 429 / סְלִיחוֹת 4189
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4189 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 427 | 25 Elul 4187 | ||
| Leil Selichot 428 | 25 Elul 4188 | ||
| Leil Selichot 429 | 21 Elul 4189 | ||
| Leil Selichot 430 | 25 Elul 4190 | ||
| Leil Selichot 431 | 25 Elul 4191 | ||
| Leil Selichot 432 | 21 Elul 4192 | ||
| Leil Selichot 433 | 23 Elul 4193 | ||
| Leil Selichot 434 | 25 Elul 4194 |
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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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