Leil Selichot 2139 / סליחות 5899

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5899 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 2136 25 Elul 5896
Leil Selichot 2137 21 Elul 5897
Leil Selichot 2138 23 Elul 5898
Leil Selichot 2139 25 Elul 5899
Leil Selichot 2140 21 Elul 5900
Leil Selichot 2141 21 Elul 5901
Leil Selichot 2142 25 Elul 5902
Leil Selichot 2143 20 Elul 5903

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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