Leil Selichot 9409 / סליחות 13169

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13169 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 9406 25 Elul 13166
Leil Selichot 9407 25 Elul 13167
Leil Selichot 9408 21 Elul 13168
Leil Selichot 9409 23 Elul 13169
Leil Selichot 9410 25 Elul 13170
Leil Selichot 9411 21 Elul 13171
Leil Selichot 9412 23 Elul 13172
Leil Selichot 9413 25 Elul 13173

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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