Leil Selichot 689 / סְלִיחוֹת 4449
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4449 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 687 | 23 Elul 4447 | ||
| Leil Selichot 688 | 20 Elul 4448 | ||
| Leil Selichot 689 | 21 Elul 4449 | ||
| Leil Selichot 690 | 23 Elul 4450 | ||
| Leil Selichot 691 | 25 Elul 4451 | ||
| Leil Selichot 692 | 20 Elul 4452 | ||
| Leil Selichot 693 | 23 Elul 4453 | ||
| Leil Selichot 694 | 23 Elul 4454 |
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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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