Leil Selichot 3319 / סליחות 7079

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7079 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 3316 23 Elul 7076
Leil Selichot 3317 25 Elul 7077
Leil Selichot 3318 21 Elul 7078
Leil Selichot 3319 23 Elul 7079
Leil Selichot 3320 25 Elul 7080
Leil Selichot 3321 21 Elul 7081
Leil Selichot 3322 23 Elul 7082
Leil Selichot 3323 25 Elul 7083

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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