Leil Selichot 749 / סליחות 4509

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4509 occurred 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 746 20 Elul 4506
Leil Selichot 747 23 Elul 4507
Leil Selichot 748 25 Elul 4508
Leil Selichot 749 25 Elul 4509
Leil Selichot 750 21 Elul 4510
Leil Selichot 751 23 Elul 4511
Leil Selichot 752 25 Elul 4512
Leil Selichot 753 21 Elul 4513

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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