Leil Selichot 3859 / סליחות 7619

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7619 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 3856 23 Elul 7616
Leil Selichot 3857 23 Elul 7617
Leil Selichot 3858 25 Elul 7618
Leil Selichot 3859 20 Elul 7619
Leil Selichot 3860 23 Elul 7620
Leil Selichot 3861 25 Elul 7621
Leil Selichot 3862 25 Elul 7622
Leil Selichot 3863 21 Elul 7623

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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