Leil Selichot 1049 / סליחות 4809

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4809 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 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 1046 25 Elul 4806
Leil Selichot 1047 25 Elul 4807
Leil Selichot 1048 21 Elul 4808
Leil Selichot 1049 25 Elul 4809
Leil Selichot 1050 25 Elul 4810
Leil Selichot 1051 21 Elul 4811
Leil Selichot 1052 23 Elul 4812
Leil Selichot 1053 25 Elul 4813

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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