Leil Selichot 7319 / סליחות 11079

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11079 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 7316 20 Elul 11076
Leil Selichot 7317 21 Elul 11077
Leil Selichot 7318 23 Elul 11078
Leil Selichot 7319 25 Elul 11079
Leil Selichot 7320 20 Elul 11080
Leil Selichot 7321 23 Elul 11081
Leil Selichot 7322 25 Elul 11082
Leil Selichot 7323 25 Elul 11083

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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