Leil Selichot 5389 / סליחות 9149

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9149 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 5386 23 Elul 9146
Leil Selichot 5387 25 Elul 9147
Leil Selichot 5388 20 Elul 9148
Leil Selichot 5389 23 Elul 9149
Leil Selichot 5390 23 Elul 9150
Leil Selichot 5391 25 Elul 9151
Leil Selichot 5392 21 Elul 9152
Leil Selichot 5393 23 Elul 9153

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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