Leil Selichot 2989 / סליחות 6749
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6749 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 2986 | 21 Elul 6746 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2987 | 23 Elul 6747 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2988 | 25 Elul 6748 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2989 | 20 Elul 6749 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2990 | 23 Elul 6750 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2991 | 23 Elul 6751 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2992 | 20 Elul 6752 | ||
| Leil Selichot 2993 | 21 Elul 6753 |
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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