Leil Selichot 1119 / סליחות 4879

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4879 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 1116 23 Elul 4876
Leil Selichot 1117 25 Elul 4877
Leil Selichot 1118 25 Elul 4878
Leil Selichot 1119 21 Elul 4879
Leil Selichot 1120 25 Elul 4880
Leil Selichot 1121 25 Elul 4881
Leil Selichot 1122 21 Elul 4882
Leil Selichot 1123 23 Elul 4883

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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