Leil Selichot 9979 / סליחות 13739
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13739 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 9976 | 21 Elul 13736 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9977 | 21 Elul 13737 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9978 | 25 Elul 13738 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9979 | 21 Elul 13739 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9980 | 21 Elul 13740 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9981 | 23 Elul 13741 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9982 | 20 Elul 13742 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9983 | 21 Elul 13743 |
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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