Leil Selichot 2379 / סליחות 6139
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6139 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 2376 | 25 Elul 6136 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2377 | 20 Elul 6137 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2378 | 23 Elul 6138 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2379 | 25 Elul 6139 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2380 | 25 Elul 6140 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2381 | 21 Elul 6141 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2382 | 25 Elul 6142 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2383 | 25 Elul 6143 |
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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