Leil Selichot 779 / סליחות 4539

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4539 occurred 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 776 25 Elul 4536
Leil Selichot 777 21 Elul 4537
Leil Selichot 778 23 Elul 4538
Leil Selichot 779 25 Elul 4539
Leil Selichot 780 21 Elul 4540
Leil Selichot 781 21 Elul 4541
Leil Selichot 782 25 Elul 4542
Leil Selichot 783 20 Elul 4543

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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