Leil Selichot 1829 / סליחות 5589

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5589 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 1826 21 Elul 5586
Leil Selichot 1827 23 Elul 5587
Leil Selichot 1828 20 Elul 5588
Leil Selichot 1829 21 Elul 5589
Leil Selichot 1830 23 Elul 5590
Leil Selichot 1831 25 Elul 5591
Leil Selichot 1832 20 Elul 5592
Leil Selichot 1833 23 Elul 5593

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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