Leil Selichot 3299 / סליחות 7059

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7059 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 3296 25 Elul 7056
Leil Selichot 3297 25 Elul 7057
Leil Selichot 3298 21 Elul 7058
Leil Selichot 3299 25 Elul 7059
Leil Selichot 3300 25 Elul 7060
Leil Selichot 3301 21 Elul 7061
Leil Selichot 3302 23 Elul 7062
Leil Selichot 3303 25 Elul 7063

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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