Leil Selichot 3019 / סליחות 6779

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6779 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 3016 20 Elul 6776
Leil Selichot 3017 23 Elul 6777
Leil Selichot 3018 23 Elul 6778
Leil Selichot 3019 25 Elul 6779
Leil Selichot 3020 21 Elul 6780
Leil Selichot 3021 23 Elul 6781
Leil Selichot 3022 25 Elul 6782
Leil Selichot 3023 25 Elul 6783

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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