Leil Selichot 3189 / סליחות 6949

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6949 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 3186 21 Elul 6946
Leil Selichot 3187 23 Elul 6947
Leil Selichot 3188 25 Elul 6948
Leil Selichot 3189 20 Elul 6949
Leil Selichot 3190 23 Elul 6950
Leil Selichot 3191 25 Elul 6951
Leil Selichot 3192 20 Elul 6952
Leil Selichot 3193 23 Elul 6953

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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