Leil Selichot 3009 / סליחות 6769

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6769 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 3006 21 Elul 6766
Leil Selichot 3007 21 Elul 6767
Leil Selichot 3008 25 Elul 6768
Leil Selichot 3009 20 Elul 6769
Leil Selichot 3010 21 Elul 6770
Leil Selichot 3011 23 Elul 6771
Leil Selichot 3012 25 Elul 6772
Leil Selichot 3013 21 Elul 6773

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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