Leil Selichot 3979 / סליחות 7739
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7739 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 3976 | 25 Elul 7736 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3977 | 20 Elul 7737 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3978 | 23 Elul 7738 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3979 | 23 Elul 7739 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3980 | 20 Elul 7740 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3981 | 21 Elul 7741 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3982 | 23 Elul 7742 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3983 | 25 Elul 7743 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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