Leil Selichot 3579 / סליחות 7339

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7339 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 3576 23 Elul 7336
Leil Selichot 3577 25 Elul 7337
Leil Selichot 3578 21 Elul 7338
Leil Selichot 3579 23 Elul 7339
Leil Selichot 3580 25 Elul 7340
Leil Selichot 3581 20 Elul 7341
Leil Selichot 3582 21 Elul 7342
Leil Selichot 3583 23 Elul 7343

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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