Leil Selichot 2750 / סליחות 6510

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6510 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 2747 23 Elul 6507
Leil Selichot 2748 25 Elul 6508
Leil Selichot 2749 20 Elul 6509
Leil Selichot 2750 23 Elul 6510
Leil Selichot 2751 25 Elul 6511
Leil Selichot 2752 25 Elul 6512
Leil Selichot 2753 21 Elul 6513
Leil Selichot 2754 25 Elul 6514

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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