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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew 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
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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