Leil Selichot 2979 / סליחות 6739
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6739 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 2976 | 21 Elul 6736 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2977 | 23 Elul 6737 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2978 | 25 Elul 6738 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2979 | 21 Elul 6739 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2980 | 21 Elul 6740 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2981 | 25 Elul 6741 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2982 | 20 Elul 6742 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2983 | 21 Elul 6743 |
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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