Leil Selichot 5259 / סליחות 9019
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9019 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 5256 | 21 Elul 9016 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5257 | 21 Elul 9017 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5258 | 25 Elul 9018 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5259 | 20 Elul 9019 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5260 | 21 Elul 9020 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5261 | 23 Elul 9021 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5262 | 20 Elul 9022 | ||
| Leil Selichot 5263 | 21 Elul 9023 |
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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