Leil Selichot 2516 / סליחות 6276

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6276 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 2513 21 Elul 6273
Leil Selichot 2514 23 Elul 6274
Leil Selichot 2515 20 Elul 6275
Leil Selichot 2516 21 Elul 6276
Leil Selichot 2517 23 Elul 6277
Leil Selichot 2518 25 Elul 6278
Leil Selichot 2519 21 Elul 6279
Leil Selichot 2520 23 Elul 6280

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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