Leil Selichot 3409 / סליחות 7169

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7169 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 3406 21 Elul 7166
Leil Selichot 3407 23 Elul 7167
Leil Selichot 3408 20 Elul 7168
Leil Selichot 3409 21 Elul 7169
Leil Selichot 3410 23 Elul 7170
Leil Selichot 3411 25 Elul 7171
Leil Selichot 3412 20 Elul 7172
Leil Selichot 3413 23 Elul 7173

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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