Leil Selichot 1299 / סליחות 5059

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5059 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 1296 25 Elul 5056
Leil Selichot 1297 25 Elul 5057
Leil Selichot 1298 21 Elul 5058
Leil Selichot 1299 23 Elul 5059
Leil Selichot 1300 25 Elul 5060
Leil Selichot 1301 21 Elul 5061
Leil Selichot 1302 21 Elul 5062
Leil Selichot 1303 25 Elul 5063

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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