Leil Selichot 2710 / סליחות 6470

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6470 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 2707 25 Elul 6467
Leil Selichot 2708 25 Elul 6468
Leil Selichot 2709 21 Elul 6469
Leil Selichot 2710 23 Elul 6470
Leil Selichot 2711 25 Elul 6471
Leil Selichot 2712 21 Elul 6472
Leil Selichot 2713 23 Elul 6473
Leil Selichot 2714 25 Elul 6474

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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