Leil Selichot 4779 / סליחות 8539
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8539 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 4776 | 21 Elul 8536 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4777 | 23 Elul 8537 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4778 | 25 Elul 8538 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4779 | 25 Elul 8539 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4780 | 21 Elul 8540 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4781 | 25 Elul 8541 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4782 | 25 Elul 8542 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4783 | 21 Elul 8543 |
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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