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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew 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
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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