Leil Selichot 1539 / סליחות 5299

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5299 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 1536 23 Elul 5296
Leil Selichot 1537 25 Elul 5297
Leil Selichot 1538 21 Elul 5298
Leil Selichot 1539 23 Elul 5299
Leil Selichot 1540 25 Elul 5300
Leil Selichot 1541 25 Elul 5301
Leil Selichot 1542 21 Elul 5302
Leil Selichot 1543 25 Elul 5303

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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