Leil Selichot 5659 / סליחות 9419

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9419 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 5656 21 Elul 9416
Leil Selichot 5657 23 Elul 9417
Leil Selichot 5658 20 Elul 9418
Leil Selichot 5659 21 Elul 9419
Leil Selichot 5660 23 Elul 9420
Leil Selichot 5661 25 Elul 9421
Leil Selichot 5662 20 Elul 9422
Leil Selichot 5663 23 Elul 9423

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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