Leil Selichot 3279 / סליחות 7039

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7039 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 3276 25 Elul 7036
Leil Selichot 3277 21 Elul 7037
Leil Selichot 3278 21 Elul 7038
Leil Selichot 3279 25 Elul 7039
Leil Selichot 3280 21 Elul 7040
Leil Selichot 3281 21 Elul 7041
Leil Selichot 3282 23 Elul 7042
Leil Selichot 3283 20 Elul 7043

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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