Leil Selichot 5169 / סליחות 8929

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8929 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 5166 23 Elul 8926
Leil Selichot 5167 25 Elul 8927
Leil Selichot 5168 20 Elul 8928
Leil Selichot 5169 23 Elul 8929
Leil Selichot 5170 23 Elul 8930
Leil Selichot 5171 25 Elul 8931
Leil Selichot 5172 21 Elul 8932
Leil Selichot 5173 23 Elul 8933

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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