Leil Selichot 7839 / סליחות 11599

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11599 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 7836 23 Elul 11596
Leil Selichot 7837 20 Elul 11597
Leil Selichot 7838 21 Elul 11598
Leil Selichot 7839 23 Elul 11599
Leil Selichot 7840 25 Elul 11600
Leil Selichot 7841 20 Elul 11601
Leil Selichot 7842 23 Elul 11602
Leil Selichot 7843 25 Elul 11603

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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