Leil Selichot 8809 / סליחות 12569

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12569 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 8806 23 Elul 12566
Leil Selichot 8807 23 Elul 12567
Leil Selichot 8808 25 Elul 12568
Leil Selichot 8809 21 Elul 12569
Leil Selichot 8810 23 Elul 12570
Leil Selichot 8811 25 Elul 12571
Leil Selichot 8812 21 Elul 12572
Leil Selichot 8813 21 Elul 12573

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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