Leil Selichot 7919 / סליחות 11679
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11679 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 7916 | 21 Elul 11676 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7917 | 23 Elul 11677 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7918 | 25 Elul 11678 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7919 | 21 Elul 11679 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7920 | 23 Elul 11680 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7921 | 25 Elul 11681 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7922 | 21 Elul 11682 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7923 | 21 Elul 11683 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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