Leil Selichot 3669 / סליחות 7429

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7429 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 3666 21 Elul 7426
Leil Selichot 3667 23 Elul 7427
Leil Selichot 3668 25 Elul 7428
Leil Selichot 3669 25 Elul 7429
Leil Selichot 3670 21 Elul 7430
Leil Selichot 3671 25 Elul 7431
Leil Selichot 3672 25 Elul 7432
Leil Selichot 3673 21 Elul 7433

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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