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