Leil Selichot 3539 / סליחות 7299

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7299 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 3536 23 Elul 7296
Leil Selichot 3537 25 Elul 7297
Leil Selichot 3538 21 Elul 7298
Leil Selichot 3539 23 Elul 7299
Leil Selichot 3540 25 Elul 7300
Leil Selichot 3541 21 Elul 7301
Leil Selichot 3542 23 Elul 7302
Leil Selichot 3543 25 Elul 7303

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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