Leil Selichot 2399 / סליחות 6159

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6159 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 2396 25 Elul 6156
Leil Selichot 2397 20 Elul 6157
Leil Selichot 2398 23 Elul 6158
Leil Selichot 2399 23 Elul 6159
Leil Selichot 2400 25 Elul 6160
Leil Selichot 2401 21 Elul 6161
Leil Selichot 2402 23 Elul 6162
Leil Selichot 2403 25 Elul 6163

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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