Leil Selichot 5289 / סליחות 9049

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9049 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 5286 20 Elul 9046
Leil Selichot 5287 21 Elul 9047
Leil Selichot 5288 23 Elul 9048
Leil Selichot 5289 25 Elul 9049
Leil Selichot 5290 20 Elul 9050
Leil Selichot 5291 23 Elul 9051
Leil Selichot 5292 23 Elul 9052
Leil Selichot 5293 20 Elul 9053

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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