Leil Selichot 2761 / סליחות 6521

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6521 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 2758 25 Elul 6518
Leil Selichot 2759 21 Elul 6519
Leil Selichot 2760 21 Elul 6520
Leil Selichot 2761 23 Elul 6521
Leil Selichot 2762 20 Elul 6522
Leil Selichot 2763 21 Elul 6523
Leil Selichot 2764 23 Elul 6524
Leil Selichot 2765 25 Elul 6525

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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