Leil Selichot 809 / סְלִיחוֹת 4569
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4569 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 807 | 21 Elul 4567 | ||
| Leil Selichot 808 | 21 Elul 4568 | ||
| Leil Selichot 809 | 25 Elul 4569 | ||
| Leil Selichot 810 | 20 Elul 4570 | ||
| Leil Selichot 811 | 21 Elul 4571 | ||
| Leil Selichot 812 | 23 Elul 4572 | ||
| Leil Selichot 813 | 20 Elul 4573 | ||
| Leil Selichot 814 | 21 Elul 4574 |
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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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