Leil Selichot 6329 / סליחות 10089

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10089 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 6326 23 Elul 10086
Leil Selichot 6327 23 Elul 10087
Leil Selichot 6328 20 Elul 10088
Leil Selichot 6329 21 Elul 10089
Leil Selichot 6330 23 Elul 10090
Leil Selichot 6331 25 Elul 10091
Leil Selichot 6332 20 Elul 10092
Leil Selichot 6333 23 Elul 10093

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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