Leil Selichot 2849 / סליחות 6609

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6609 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 2846 25 Elul 6606
Leil Selichot 2847 20 Elul 6607
Leil Selichot 2848 23 Elul 6608
Leil Selichot 2849 25 Elul 6609
Leil Selichot 2850 25 Elul 6610
Leil Selichot 2851 21 Elul 6611
Leil Selichot 2852 23 Elul 6612
Leil Selichot 2853 25 Elul 6613

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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