Leil Selichot 2099 / סליחות 5859

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5859 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 2096 21 Elul 5856
Leil Selichot 2097 23 Elul 5857
Leil Selichot 2098 23 Elul 5858
Leil Selichot 2099 20 Elul 5859
Leil Selichot 2100 21 Elul 5860
Leil Selichot 2101 23 Elul 5861
Leil Selichot 2102 25 Elul 5862
Leil Selichot 2103 20 Elul 5863

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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