Leil Selichot 219 / סליחות 3979
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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 3979 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 216 | 23 Elul 3976 | ||
| Leil Selichot 217 | 25 Elul 3977 | ||
| Leil Selichot 218 | 20 Elul 3978 | ||
| Leil Selichot 219 | 21 Elul 3979 | ||
| Leil Selichot 220 | 23 Elul 3980 | ||
| Leil Selichot 221 | 20 Elul 3981 | ||
| Leil Selichot 222 | 21 Elul 3982 | ||
| Leil Selichot 223 | 23 Elul 3983 |
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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