Leil Selichot 8869 / סליחות 12629

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12629 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 8866 21 Elul 12626
Leil Selichot 8867 21 Elul 12627
Leil Selichot 8868 25 Elul 12628
Leil Selichot 8869 20 Elul 12629
Leil Selichot 8870 21 Elul 12630
Leil Selichot 8871 23 Elul 12631
Leil Selichot 8872 20 Elul 12632
Leil Selichot 8873 21 Elul 12633

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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