Leil Selichot 2521 / סליחות 6281

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6281 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 2518 25 Elul 6278
Leil Selichot 2519 21 Elul 6279
Leil Selichot 2520 23 Elul 6280
Leil Selichot 2521 23 Elul 6281
Leil Selichot 2522 20 Elul 6282
Leil Selichot 2523 23 Elul 6283
Leil Selichot 2524 23 Elul 6284
Leil Selichot 2525 25 Elul 6285

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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