Leil Selichot 2079 / סליחות 5839
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5839 occurs after nightfall 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 2076 | 21 Elul 5836 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2077 | 23 Elul 5837 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2078 | 25 Elul 5838 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2079 | 20 Elul 5839 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2080 | 23 Elul 5840 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2081 | 23 Elul 5841 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2082 | 25 Elul 5842 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2083 | 21 Elul 5843 |
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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