Leil Selichot 4119 / סליחות 7879
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7879 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 4116 | 21 Elul 7876 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4117 | 21 Elul 7877 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4118 | 25 Elul 7878 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4119 | 21 Elul 7879 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4120 | 21 Elul 7880 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4121 | 23 Elul 7881 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4122 | 20 Elul 7882 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4123 | 21 Elul 7883 |
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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