Leil Selichot 1899 / סליחות 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 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 1896 20 Elul 5656
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

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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