Leil Selichot 5019 / סליחות 8779

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8779 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 5016 21 Elul 8776
Leil Selichot 5017 23 Elul 8777
Leil Selichot 5018 23 Elul 8778
Leil Selichot 5019 20 Elul 8779
Leil Selichot 5020 23 Elul 8780
Leil Selichot 5021 23 Elul 8781
Leil Selichot 5022 25 Elul 8782
Leil Selichot 5023 21 Elul 8783

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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