Leil Selichot 3739 / סליחות 7499

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7499 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 3736 25 Elul 7496
Leil Selichot 3737 20 Elul 7497
Leil Selichot 3738 23 Elul 7498
Leil Selichot 3739 25 Elul 7499
Leil Selichot 3740 25 Elul 7500
Leil Selichot 3741 21 Elul 7501
Leil Selichot 3742 25 Elul 7502
Leil Selichot 3743 25 Elul 7503

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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