Leil Selichot 4379 / סליחות 8139

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8139 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 4376 20 Elul 8136
Leil Selichot 4377 23 Elul 8137
Leil Selichot 4378 23 Elul 8138
Leil Selichot 4379 25 Elul 8139
Leil Selichot 4380 20 Elul 8140
Leil Selichot 4381 23 Elul 8141
Leil Selichot 4382 25 Elul 8142
Leil Selichot 4383 25 Elul 8143

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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