Leil Selichot 8909 / סליחות 12669

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12669 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 8906 25 Elul 12666
Leil Selichot 8907 21 Elul 12667
Leil Selichot 8908 23 Elul 12668
Leil Selichot 8909 25 Elul 12669
Leil Selichot 8910 21 Elul 12670
Leil Selichot 8911 21 Elul 12671
Leil Selichot 8912 25 Elul 12672
Leil Selichot 8913 25 Elul 12673

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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