Leil Selichot 2629 / סליחות 6389

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6389 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 2626 25 Elul 6386
Leil Selichot 2627 25 Elul 6387
Leil Selichot 2628 21 Elul 6388
Leil Selichot 2629 25 Elul 6389
Leil Selichot 2630 25 Elul 6390
Leil Selichot 2631 21 Elul 6391
Leil Selichot 2632 23 Elul 6392
Leil Selichot 2633 25 Elul 6393

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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