Leil Selichot 3179 / סליחות 6939
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6939 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 3176 | 21 Elul 6936 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3177 | 25 Elul 6937 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3178 | 25 Elul 6938 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3179 | 21 Elul 6939 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3180 | 23 Elul 6940 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3181 | 25 Elul 6941 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3182 | 21 Elul 6942 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3183 | 21 Elul 6943 |
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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