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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew 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
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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