Leil Selichot 2610 / סליחות 6370

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6370 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 2607 21 Elul 6367
Leil Selichot 2608 21 Elul 6368
Leil Selichot 2609 25 Elul 6369
Leil Selichot 2610 21 Elul 6370
Leil Selichot 2611 21 Elul 6371
Leil Selichot 2612 23 Elul 6372
Leil Selichot 2613 25 Elul 6373
Leil Selichot 2614 21 Elul 6374

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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