Leil Selichot 5319 / סליחות 9079

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9079 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 5316 25 Elul 9076
Leil Selichot 5317 20 Elul 9077
Leil Selichot 5318 23 Elul 9078
Leil Selichot 5319 25 Elul 9079
Leil Selichot 5320 25 Elul 9080
Leil Selichot 5321 21 Elul 9081
Leil Selichot 5322 23 Elul 9082
Leil Selichot 5323 25 Elul 9083

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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