Leil Selichot 1179 / סליחות 4939

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4939 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 1176 21 Elul 4936
Leil Selichot 1177 23 Elul 4937
Leil Selichot 1178 25 Elul 4938
Leil Selichot 1179 21 Elul 4939
Leil Selichot 1180 21 Elul 4940
Leil Selichot 1181 23 Elul 4941
Leil Selichot 1182 20 Elul 4942
Leil Selichot 1183 21 Elul 4943

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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