Leil Selichot 899 / סליחות 4659

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4659 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 896 23 Elul 4656
Leil Selichot 897 25 Elul 4657
Leil Selichot 898 25 Elul 4658
Leil Selichot 899 21 Elul 4659
Leil Selichot 900 25 Elul 4660
Leil Selichot 901 25 Elul 4661
Leil Selichot 902 21 Elul 4662
Leil Selichot 903 23 Elul 4663

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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