Leil Selichot 2929 / סליחות 6689

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6689 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 2926 23 Elul 6686
Leil Selichot 2927 25 Elul 6687
Leil Selichot 2928 25 Elul 6688
Leil Selichot 2929 21 Elul 6689
Leil Selichot 2930 25 Elul 6690
Leil Selichot 2931 25 Elul 6691
Leil Selichot 2932 21 Elul 6692
Leil Selichot 2933 23 Elul 6693

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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