Leil Selichot 989 / סליחות 4749

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 4749 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 986 20 Elul 4746
Leil Selichot 987 23 Elul 4747
Leil Selichot 988 23 Elul 4748
Leil Selichot 989 20 Elul 4749
Leil Selichot 990 21 Elul 4750
Leil Selichot 991 23 Elul 4751
Leil Selichot 992 25 Elul 4752
Leil Selichot 993 20 Elul 4753

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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