Leil Selichot 1899 / סְלִיחוֹת 5659
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5659 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1897 | 21 Elul 5657 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1898 | 23 Elul 5658 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1899 | 20 Elul 5659 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1900 | 21 Elul 5660 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1901 | 23 Elul 5661 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1902 | 25 Elul 5662 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1903 | 20 Elul 5663 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1904 | 23 Elul 5664 |
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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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