Leil Selichot 1979 / סְלִיחוֹת 5739
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5739 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 1977 | 20 Elul 5737 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1978 | 21 Elul 5738 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1979 | 23 Elul 5739 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1980 | 25 Elul 5740 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1981 | 20 Elul 5741 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1982 | 23 Elul 5742 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1983 | 25 Elul 5743 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1984 | 25 Elul 5744 |
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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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