Leil Selichot 3999 / סליחות 7759

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7759 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 3996 25 Elul 7756
Leil Selichot 3997 20 Elul 7757
Leil Selichot 3998 21 Elul 7758
Leil Selichot 3999 23 Elul 7759
Leil Selichot 4000 25 Elul 7760
Leil Selichot 4001 21 Elul 7761
Leil Selichot 4002 23 Elul 7762
Leil Selichot 4003 25 Elul 7763

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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