Leil Selichot 2539 / סליחות 6299

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6299 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 2536 21 Elul 6296
Leil Selichot 2537 21 Elul 6297
Leil Selichot 2538 25 Elul 6298
Leil Selichot 2539 21 Elul 6299
Leil Selichot 2540 21 Elul 6300
Leil Selichot 2541 23 Elul 6301
Leil Selichot 2542 20 Elul 6302
Leil Selichot 2543 21 Elul 6303

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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