Leil Selichot 6229 / סליחות 9989

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 9989 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 6226 25 Elul 9986
Leil Selichot 6227 20 Elul 9987
Leil Selichot 6228 23 Elul 9988
Leil Selichot 6229 23 Elul 9989
Leil Selichot 6230 25 Elul 9990
Leil Selichot 6231 21 Elul 9991
Leil Selichot 6232 23 Elul 9992
Leil Selichot 6233 25 Elul 9993

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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