Leil Selichot 7609 / סליחות 11369

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11369 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 7606 25 Elul 11366
Leil Selichot 7607 20 Elul 11367
Leil Selichot 7608 21 Elul 11368
Leil Selichot 7609 23 Elul 11369
Leil Selichot 7610 25 Elul 11370
Leil Selichot 7611 21 Elul 11371
Leil Selichot 7612 23 Elul 11372
Leil Selichot 7613 23 Elul 11373

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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