Leil Selichot 2479 / סליחות 6239

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6239 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 2476 23 Elul 6236
Leil Selichot 2477 25 Elul 6237
Leil Selichot 2478 25 Elul 6238
Leil Selichot 2479 21 Elul 6239
Leil Selichot 2480 23 Elul 6240
Leil Selichot 2481 25 Elul 6241
Leil Selichot 2482 21 Elul 6242
Leil Selichot 2483 23 Elul 6243

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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