Leil Selichot 2824 / סליחות 6584

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6584 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 2821 23 Elul 6581
Leil Selichot 2822 23 Elul 6582
Leil Selichot 2823 25 Elul 6583
Leil Selichot 2824 21 Elul 6584
Leil Selichot 2825 23 Elul 6585
Leil Selichot 2826 25 Elul 6586
Leil Selichot 2827 21 Elul 6587
Leil Selichot 2828 23 Elul 6588

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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