Leil Selichot 2319 / סליחות 6079

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6079 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 2316 21 Elul 6076
Leil Selichot 2317 23 Elul 6077
Leil Selichot 2318 25 Elul 6078
Leil Selichot 2319 20 Elul 6079
Leil Selichot 2320 21 Elul 6080
Leil Selichot 2321 23 Elul 6081
Leil Selichot 2322 20 Elul 6082
Leil Selichot 2323 21 Elul 6083

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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