Leil Selichot 929 / סליחות 4689

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4689 occurred 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 926 21 Elul 4686
Leil Selichot 927 23 Elul 4687
Leil Selichot 928 25 Elul 4688
Leil Selichot 929 21 Elul 4689
Leil Selichot 930 23 Elul 4690
Leil Selichot 931 25 Elul 4691
Leil Selichot 932 21 Elul 4692
Leil Selichot 933 21 Elul 4693

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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