Leil Selichot 359 / סליחות 4119

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4119 occurred 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 356 25 Elul 4116
Leil Selichot 357 21 Elul 4117
Leil Selichot 358 21 Elul 4118
Leil Selichot 359 25 Elul 4119
Leil Selichot 360 21 Elul 4120
Leil Selichot 361 21 Elul 4121
Leil Selichot 362 23 Elul 4122
Leil Selichot 363 25 Elul 4123

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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