Leil Selichot 899 / סְלִיחוֹת 4659
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4659 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 897 | 25 Elul 4657 | ||
| Leil Selichot 898 | 25 Elul 4658 | ||
| Leil Selichot 899 | 21 Elul 4659 | ||
| Leil Selichot 900 | 25 Elul 4660 | ||
| Leil Selichot 901 | 25 Elul 4661 | ||
| Leil Selichot 902 | 21 Elul 4662 | ||
| Leil Selichot 903 | 23 Elul 4663 | ||
| Leil Selichot 904 | 25 Elul 4664 |
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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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