Leil Selichot 2019 / סליחות 5779

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5779 occurred on Saturday, 21 September 2019.

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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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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