Leil Selichot 3959 / סליחות 7719

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7719 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 3956 25 Elul 7716
Leil Selichot 3957 20 Elul 7717
Leil Selichot 3958 23 Elul 7718
Leil Selichot 3959 25 Elul 7719
Leil Selichot 3960 25 Elul 7720
Leil Selichot 3961 21 Elul 7721
Leil Selichot 3962 23 Elul 7722
Leil Selichot 3963 25 Elul 7723

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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