Leil Selichot 179 / סליחות 3939
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3939 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 176 | 23 Elul 3936 | ||
| Leil Selichot 177 | 25 Elul 3937 | ||
| Leil Selichot 178 | 21 Elul 3938 | ||
| Leil Selichot 179 | 23 Elul 3939 | ||
| Leil Selichot 180 | 25 Elul 3940 | ||
| Leil Selichot 181 | 25 Elul 3941 | ||
| Leil Selichot 182 | 21 Elul 3942 | ||
| Leil Selichot 183 | 25 Elul 3943 |
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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