Leil Selichot 8389 / סליחות 12149

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12149 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 8386 21 Elul 12146
Leil Selichot 8387 23 Elul 12147
Leil Selichot 8388 25 Elul 12148
Leil Selichot 8389 25 Elul 12149
Leil Selichot 8390 21 Elul 12150
Leil Selichot 8391 25 Elul 12151
Leil Selichot 8392 25 Elul 12152
Leil Selichot 8393 21 Elul 12153

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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