Leil Selichot 5179 / סליחות 8939

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8939 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 5176 23 Elul 8936
Leil Selichot 5177 25 Elul 8937
Leil Selichot 5178 25 Elul 8938
Leil Selichot 5179 21 Elul 8939
Leil Selichot 5180 25 Elul 8940
Leil Selichot 5181 25 Elul 8941
Leil Selichot 5182 21 Elul 8942
Leil Selichot 5183 23 Elul 8943

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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