Leil Selichot 2089 / סליחות 5849

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5849 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 2086 21 Elul 5846
Leil Selichot 2087 23 Elul 5847
Leil Selichot 2088 25 Elul 5848
Leil Selichot 2089 21 Elul 5849
Leil Selichot 2090 21 Elul 5850
Leil Selichot 2091 25 Elul 5851
Leil Selichot 2092 25 Elul 5852
Leil Selichot 2093 21 Elul 5853

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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