Leil Selichot 159 / סליחות 3919
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3919 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 156 | 25 Elul 3916 | ||
| Leil Selichot 157 | 25 Elul 3917 | ||
| Leil Selichot 158 | 21 Elul 3918 | ||
| Leil Selichot 159 | 25 Elul 3919 | ||
| Leil Selichot 160 | 25 Elul 3920 | ||
| Leil Selichot 161 | 21 Elul 3921 | ||
| Leil Selichot 162 | 21 Elul 3922 | ||
| Leil Selichot 163 | 25 Elul 3923 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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