Leil Selichot 849 / סְלִיחוֹת 4609
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4609 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 847 | 25 Elul 4607 | ||
| Leil Selichot 848 | 21 Elul 4608 | ||
| Leil Selichot 849 | 23 Elul 4609 | ||
| Leil Selichot 850 | 25 Elul 4610 | ||
| Leil Selichot 851 | 21 Elul 4611 | ||
| Leil Selichot 852 | 21 Elul 4612 | ||
| Leil Selichot 853 | 25 Elul 4613 | ||
| Leil Selichot 854 | 21 Elul 4614 |
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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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