Leil Selichot 4019 / סליחות 7779

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7779 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 4016 25 Elul 7776
Leil Selichot 4017 25 Elul 7777
Leil Selichot 4018 21 Elul 7778
Leil Selichot 4019 21 Elul 7779
Leil Selichot 4020 25 Elul 7780
Leil Selichot 4021 21 Elul 7781
Leil Selichot 4022 21 Elul 7782
Leil Selichot 4023 23 Elul 7783

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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