Leil Selichot 319 / סְלִיחוֹת 4079
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4079 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 317 | 21 Elul 4077 | ||
| Leil Selichot 318 | 23 Elul 4078 | ||
| Leil Selichot 319 | 20 Elul 4079 | ||
| Leil Selichot 320 | 21 Elul 4080 | ||
| Leil Selichot 321 | 23 Elul 4081 | ||
| Leil Selichot 322 | 25 Elul 4082 | ||
| Leil Selichot 323 | 20 Elul 4083 | ||
| Leil Selichot 324 | 23 Elul 4084 |
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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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