Leil Selichot 3529 / סליחות 7289

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7289 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 3526 25 Elul 7286
Leil Selichot 3527 21 Elul 7287
Leil Selichot 3528 21 Elul 7288
Leil Selichot 3529 23 Elul 7289
Leil Selichot 3530 20 Elul 7290
Leil Selichot 3531 21 Elul 7291
Leil Selichot 3532 23 Elul 7292
Leil Selichot 3533 25 Elul 7293

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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