Leil Selichot 6629 / סליחות 10389

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10389 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 6626 20 Elul 10386
Leil Selichot 6627 23 Elul 10387
Leil Selichot 6628 23 Elul 10388
Leil Selichot 6629 25 Elul 10389
Leil Selichot 6630 21 Elul 10390
Leil Selichot 6631 23 Elul 10391
Leil Selichot 6632 25 Elul 10392
Leil Selichot 6633 25 Elul 10393

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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