Leil Selichot 2879 / סליחות 6639
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6639 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 2876 | 25 Elul 6636 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2877 | 25 Elul 6637 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2878 | 21 Elul 6638 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2879 | 23 Elul 6639 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2880 | 25 Elul 6640 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2881 | 21 Elul 6641 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2882 | 21 Elul 6642 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2883 | 25 Elul 6643 |
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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