Leil Selichot 4309 / סליחות 8069

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8069 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 4306 21 Elul 8066
Leil Selichot 4307 23 Elul 8067
Leil Selichot 4308 25 Elul 8068
Leil Selichot 4309 21 Elul 8069
Leil Selichot 4310 23 Elul 8070
Leil Selichot 4311 25 Elul 8071
Leil Selichot 4312 21 Elul 8072
Leil Selichot 4313 21 Elul 8073

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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