Leil Selichot 9729 / סליחות 13489

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13489 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 9726 21 Elul 13486
Leil Selichot 9727 25 Elul 13487
Leil Selichot 9728 25 Elul 13488
Leil Selichot 9729 21 Elul 13489
Leil Selichot 9730 21 Elul 13490
Leil Selichot 9731 25 Elul 13491
Leil Selichot 9732 21 Elul 13492
Leil Selichot 9733 21 Elul 13493

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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