Leil Selichot 5189 / סליחות 8949

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8949 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 5186 23 Elul 8946
Leil Selichot 5187 23 Elul 8947
Leil Selichot 5188 20 Elul 8948
Leil Selichot 5189 21 Elul 8949
Leil Selichot 5190 23 Elul 8950
Leil Selichot 5191 25 Elul 8951
Leil Selichot 5192 20 Elul 8952
Leil Selichot 5193 23 Elul 8953

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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