Leil Selichot 1409 / סליחות 5169

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5169 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 1406 21 Elul 5166
Leil Selichot 1407 23 Elul 5167
Leil Selichot 1408 23 Elul 5168
Leil Selichot 1409 20 Elul 5169
Leil Selichot 1410 23 Elul 5170
Leil Selichot 1411 23 Elul 5171
Leil Selichot 1412 25 Elul 5172
Leil Selichot 1413 21 Elul 5173

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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