Leil Selichot 4219 / סליחות 7979

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7979 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 4216 25 Elul 7976
Leil Selichot 4217 21 Elul 7977
Leil Selichot 4218 21 Elul 7978
Leil Selichot 4219 23 Elul 7979
Leil Selichot 4220 25 Elul 7980
Leil Selichot 4221 21 Elul 7981
Leil Selichot 4222 23 Elul 7982
Leil Selichot 4223 25 Elul 7983

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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