Leil Selichot 6809 / סליחות 10569
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10569 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
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 6806 | 21 Elul 10566 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6807 | 23 Elul 10567 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6808 | 25 Elul 10568 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6809 | 21 Elul 10569 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6810 | 21 Elul 10570 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6811 | 25 Elul 10571 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6812 | 25 Elul 10572 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6813 | 21 Elul 10573 |
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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