Leil Selichot 1079 / סליחות 4839

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4839 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 1076 25 Elul 4836
Leil Selichot 1077 25 Elul 4837
Leil Selichot 1078 21 Elul 4838
Leil Selichot 1079 23 Elul 4839
Leil Selichot 1080 25 Elul 4840
Leil Selichot 1081 21 Elul 4841
Leil Selichot 1082 23 Elul 4842
Leil Selichot 1083 23 Elul 4843

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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