Leil Selichot 2359 / סליחות 6119

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6119 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 2356 25 Elul 6116
Leil Selichot 2357 21 Elul 6117
Leil Selichot 2358 23 Elul 6118
Leil Selichot 2359 25 Elul 6119
Leil Selichot 2360 21 Elul 6120
Leil Selichot 2361 21 Elul 6121
Leil Selichot 2362 25 Elul 6122
Leil Selichot 2363 21 Elul 6123

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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