Leil Selichot 5990 / סליחות 9750

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9750 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 5987 20 Elul 9747
Leil Selichot 5988 23 Elul 9748
Leil Selichot 5989 25 Elul 9749
Leil Selichot 5990 25 Elul 9750
Leil Selichot 5991 21 Elul 9751
Leil Selichot 5992 25 Elul 9752
Leil Selichot 5993 25 Elul 9753
Leil Selichot 5994 21 Elul 9754

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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