Leil Selichot 5219 / סליחות 8979
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8979 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 5216 | 21 Elul 8976 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5217 | 23 Elul 8977 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5218 | 25 Elul 8978 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5219 | 20 Elul 8979 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5220 | 23 Elul 8980 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5221 | 25 Elul 8981 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5222 | 25 Elul 8982 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5223 | 21 Elul 8983 |
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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