Leil Selichot 7039 / סליחות 10799
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10799 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 7036 | 21 Elul 10796 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7037 | 23 Elul 10797 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7038 | 25 Elul 10798 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7039 | 21 Elul 10799 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7040 | 21 Elul 10800 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7041 | 23 Elul 10801 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7042 | 20 Elul 10802 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7043 | 21 Elul 10803 |
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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