Leil Selichot 5209 / סליחות 8969

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8969 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 5206 21 Elul 8966
Leil Selichot 5207 23 Elul 8967
Leil Selichot 5208 25 Elul 8968
Leil Selichot 5209 21 Elul 8969
Leil Selichot 5210 23 Elul 8970
Leil Selichot 5211 25 Elul 8971
Leil Selichot 5212 21 Elul 8972
Leil Selichot 5213 23 Elul 8973

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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