Leil Selichot 3339 / סליחות 7099

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7099 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 3336 23 Elul 7096
Leil Selichot 3337 20 Elul 7097
Leil Selichot 3338 21 Elul 7098
Leil Selichot 3339 23 Elul 7099
Leil Selichot 3340 25 Elul 7100
Leil Selichot 3341 20 Elul 7101
Leil Selichot 3342 23 Elul 7102
Leil Selichot 3343 25 Elul 7103

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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