Leil Selichot 2399 / סְלִיחוֹת 6159
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6159 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 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 2397 | 20 Elul 6157 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2398 | 23 Elul 6158 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2399 | 23 Elul 6159 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2400 | 25 Elul 6160 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2401 | 21 Elul 6161 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2402 | 23 Elul 6162 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2403 | 25 Elul 6163 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2404 | 20 Elul 6164 |
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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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