Leil Selichot 3889 / סליחות 7649

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7649 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 3886 20 Elul 7646
Leil Selichot 3887 23 Elul 7647
Leil Selichot 3888 25 Elul 7648
Leil Selichot 3889 25 Elul 7649
Leil Selichot 3890 21 Elul 7650
Leil Selichot 3891 25 Elul 7651
Leil Selichot 3892 25 Elul 7652
Leil Selichot 3893 21 Elul 7653

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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