Leil Selichot 299 / סְלִיחוֹת 4059
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4059 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 297 | 23 Elul 4057 | ||
| Leil Selichot 298 | 23 Elul 4058 | ||
| Leil Selichot 299 | 25 Elul 4059 | ||
| Leil Selichot 300 | 21 Elul 4060 | ||
| Leil Selichot 301 | 23 Elul 4061 | ||
| Leil Selichot 302 | 25 Elul 4062 | ||
| Leil Selichot 303 | 21 Elul 4063 | ||
| Leil Selichot 304 | 23 Elul 4064 |
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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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