Leil Selichot 2546 / סליחות 6306

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6306 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 2543 21 Elul 6303
Leil Selichot 2544 23 Elul 6304
Leil Selichot 2545 25 Elul 6305
Leil Selichot 2546 20 Elul 6306
Leil Selichot 2547 23 Elul 6307
Leil Selichot 2548 23 Elul 6308
Leil Selichot 2549 25 Elul 6309
Leil Selichot 2550 21 Elul 6310

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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