Leil Selichot 8029 / סליחות 11789

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11789 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 8026 25 Elul 11786
Leil Selichot 8027 21 Elul 11787
Leil Selichot 8028 21 Elul 11788
Leil Selichot 8029 25 Elul 11789
Leil Selichot 8030 20 Elul 11790
Leil Selichot 8031 21 Elul 11791
Leil Selichot 8032 23 Elul 11792
Leil Selichot 8033 20 Elul 11793

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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