Leil Selichot 2409 / סליחות 6169
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6169 occurs after nightfall 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 2406 | 25 Elul 6166 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2407 | 25 Elul 6167 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2408 | 21 Elul 6168 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2409 | 25 Elul 6169 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2410 | 25 Elul 6170 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2411 | 21 Elul 6171 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2412 | 23 Elul 6172 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2413 | 25 Elul 6173 |
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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