Leil Selichot 479 / סְלִיחוֹת 4239
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4239 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 477 | 23 Elul 4237 | ||
| Leil Selichot 478 | 25 Elul 4238 | ||
| Leil Selichot 479 | 21 Elul 4239 | ||
| Leil Selichot 480 | 23 Elul 4240 | ||
| Leil Selichot 481 | 25 Elul 4241 | ||
| Leil Selichot 482 | 21 Elul 4242 | ||
| Leil Selichot 483 | 21 Elul 4243 | ||
| Leil Selichot 484 | 25 Elul 4244 |
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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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