Leil Selichot 7359 / סליחות 11119

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11119 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 7356 25 Elul 11116
Leil Selichot 7357 21 Elul 11117
Leil Selichot 7358 21 Elul 11118
Leil Selichot 7359 25 Elul 11119
Leil Selichot 7360 20 Elul 11120
Leil Selichot 7361 21 Elul 11121
Leil Selichot 7362 23 Elul 11122
Leil Selichot 7363 25 Elul 11123

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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