Leil Selichot 1619 / סליחות 5379

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5379 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 1616 21 Elul 5376
Leil Selichot 1617 23 Elul 5377
Leil Selichot 1618 25 Elul 5378
Leil Selichot 1619 21 Elul 5379
Leil Selichot 1620 21 Elul 5380
Leil Selichot 1621 25 Elul 5381
Leil Selichot 1622 21 Elul 5382
Leil Selichot 1623 21 Elul 5383

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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