Leil Selichot 1019 / סליחות 4779

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4779 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 the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 1016 25 Elul 4776
Leil Selichot 1017 20 Elul 4777
Leil Selichot 1018 23 Elul 4778
Leil Selichot 1019 25 Elul 4779
Leil Selichot 1020 25 Elul 4780
Leil Selichot 1021 21 Elul 4781
Leil Selichot 1022 25 Elul 4782
Leil Selichot 1023 25 Elul 4783

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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