Leil Selichot 2390 / סליחות 6150

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6150 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 2387 21 Elul 6147
Leil Selichot 2388 21 Elul 6148
Leil Selichot 2389 25 Elul 6149
Leil Selichot 2390 20 Elul 6150
Leil Selichot 2391 21 Elul 6151
Leil Selichot 2392 23 Elul 6152
Leil Selichot 2393 20 Elul 6153
Leil Selichot 2394 21 Elul 6154

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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