Leil Selichot 5149 / סליחות 8909

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8909 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 5146 23 Elul 8906
Leil Selichot 5147 25 Elul 8907
Leil Selichot 5148 21 Elul 8908
Leil Selichot 5149 23 Elul 8909
Leil Selichot 5150 25 Elul 8910
Leil Selichot 5151 25 Elul 8911
Leil Selichot 5152 21 Elul 8912
Leil Selichot 5153 25 Elul 8913

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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