Leil Selichot 4999 / סליחות 8759

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8759 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 4996 21 Elul 8756
Leil Selichot 4997 23 Elul 8757
Leil Selichot 4998 25 Elul 8758
Leil Selichot 4999 20 Elul 8759
Leil Selichot 5000 23 Elul 8760
Leil Selichot 5001 25 Elul 8761
Leil Selichot 5002 25 Elul 8762
Leil Selichot 5003 21 Elul 8763

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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