Leil Selichot 2315 / סליחות 6075

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6075 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 2312 25 Elul 6072
Leil Selichot 2313 21 Elul 6073
Leil Selichot 2314 23 Elul 6074
Leil Selichot 2315 25 Elul 6075
Leil Selichot 2316 21 Elul 6076
Leil Selichot 2317 23 Elul 6077
Leil Selichot 2318 25 Elul 6078
Leil Selichot 2319 20 Elul 6079

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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