Leil Selichot 719 / סְלִיחוֹת 4479
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4479 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 717 | 23 Elul 4477 | ||
| Leil Selichot 718 | 25 Elul 4478 | ||
| Leil Selichot 719 | 20 Elul 4479 | ||
| Leil Selichot 720 | 23 Elul 4480 | ||
| Leil Selichot 721 | 25 Elul 4481 | ||
| Leil Selichot 722 | 25 Elul 4482 | ||
| Leil Selichot 723 | 21 Elul 4483 | ||
| Leil Selichot 724 | 23 Elul 4484 |
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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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