Leil Selichot 919 / סליחות 4679

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4679 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 916 23 Elul 4676
Leil Selichot 917 23 Elul 4677
Leil Selichot 918 25 Elul 4678
Leil Selichot 919 21 Elul 4679
Leil Selichot 920 23 Elul 4680
Leil Selichot 921 25 Elul 4681
Leil Selichot 922 25 Elul 4682
Leil Selichot 923 21 Elul 4683

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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