Leil Selichot 7859 / סליחות 11619

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11619 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 7856 23 Elul 11616
Leil Selichot 7857 25 Elul 11617
Leil Selichot 7858 21 Elul 11618
Leil Selichot 7859 23 Elul 11619
Leil Selichot 7860 25 Elul 11620
Leil Selichot 7861 20 Elul 11621
Leil Selichot 7862 23 Elul 11622
Leil Selichot 7863 23 Elul 11623

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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