Leil Selichot 1879 / סליחות 5639
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5639 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 1876 | 20 Elul 5636 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1877 | 23 Elul 5637 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1878 | 23 Elul 5638 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1879 | 25 Elul 5639 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1880 | 21 Elul 5640 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1881 | 23 Elul 5641 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1882 | 25 Elul 5642 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1883 | 20 Elul 5643 |
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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