Leil Selichot 4539 / סליחות 8299
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8299 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 4536 | 21 Elul 8296 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4537 | 23 Elul 8297 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4538 | 25 Elul 8298 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4539 | 21 Elul 8299 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4540 | 23 Elul 8300 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4541 | 25 Elul 8301 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4542 | 21 Elul 8302 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4543 | 21 Elul 8303 |
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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