Leil Selichot 2269 / סליחות 6029

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6029 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 2266 21 Elul 6026
Leil Selichot 2267 23 Elul 6027
Leil Selichot 2268 20 Elul 6028
Leil Selichot 2269 21 Elul 6029
Leil Selichot 2270 23 Elul 6030
Leil Selichot 2271 25 Elul 6031
Leil Selichot 2272 21 Elul 6032
Leil Selichot 2273 23 Elul 6033

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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