Leil Selichot 4819 / סליחות 8579

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8579 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 4816 20 Elul 8576
Leil Selichot 4817 21 Elul 8577
Leil Selichot 4818 23 Elul 8578
Leil Selichot 4819 20 Elul 8579
Leil Selichot 4820 21 Elul 8580
Leil Selichot 4821 23 Elul 8581
Leil Selichot 4822 25 Elul 8582
Leil Selichot 4823 20 Elul 8583

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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