Leil Selichot 5709 / סליחות 9469

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9469 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 5706 21 Elul 9466
Leil Selichot 5707 23 Elul 9467
Leil Selichot 5708 23 Elul 9468
Leil Selichot 5709 20 Elul 9469
Leil Selichot 5710 21 Elul 9470
Leil Selichot 5711 23 Elul 9471
Leil Selichot 5712 25 Elul 9472
Leil Selichot 5713 20 Elul 9473

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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