Leil Selichot 4339 / סליחות 8099
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8099 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 4336 | 21 Elul 8096 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4337 | 23 Elul 8097 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4338 | 25 Elul 8098 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4339 | 21 Elul 8099 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4340 | 21 Elul 8100 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4341 | 25 Elul 8101 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4342 | 25 Elul 8102 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4343 | 21 Elul 8103 |
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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