Leil Selichot 179 / סליחות 3939

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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew 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
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Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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