Leil Selichot 619 / סְלִיחוֹת 4379
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4379 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 617 | 20 Elul 4377 | ||
| Leil Selichot 618 | 21 Elul 4378 | ||
| Leil Selichot 619 | 23 Elul 4379 | ||
| Leil Selichot 620 | 25 Elul 4380 | ||
| Leil Selichot 621 | 20 Elul 4381 | ||
| Leil Selichot 622 | 23 Elul 4382 | ||
| Leil Selichot 623 | 25 Elul 4383 | ||
| Leil Selichot 624 | 25 Elul 4384 |
Advertisement
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
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.