Leil Selichot 1979 / סליחות 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 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 1976 23 Elul 5736
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

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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