Leil Selichot 3639 / סליחות 7399

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7399 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 3636 21 Elul 7396
Leil Selichot 3637 23 Elul 7397
Leil Selichot 3638 25 Elul 7398
Leil Selichot 3639 20 Elul 7399
Leil Selichot 3640 23 Elul 7400
Leil Selichot 3641 25 Elul 7401
Leil Selichot 3642 25 Elul 7402
Leil Selichot 3643 21 Elul 7403

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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