Leil Selichot 9439 / סליחות 13199

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13199 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 9436 23 Elul 13196
Leil Selichot 9437 25 Elul 13197
Leil Selichot 9438 21 Elul 13198
Leil Selichot 9439 23 Elul 13199
Leil Selichot 9440 25 Elul 13200
Leil Selichot 9441 20 Elul 13201
Leil Selichot 9442 23 Elul 13202
Leil Selichot 9443 23 Elul 13203

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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