Leil Selichot 3599 / סליחות 7359

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7359 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 3596 23 Elul 7356
Leil Selichot 3597 25 Elul 7357
Leil Selichot 3598 21 Elul 7358
Leil Selichot 3599 21 Elul 7359
Leil Selichot 3600 25 Elul 7360
Leil Selichot 3601 25 Elul 7361
Leil Selichot 3602 21 Elul 7362
Leil Selichot 3603 23 Elul 7363

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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