Leil Selichot 2840 / סליחות 6600

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6600 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 2837 21 Elul 6597
Leil Selichot 2838 23 Elul 6598
Leil Selichot 2839 23 Elul 6599
Leil Selichot 2840 20 Elul 6600
Leil Selichot 2841 21 Elul 6601
Leil Selichot 2842 23 Elul 6602
Leil Selichot 2843 25 Elul 6603
Leil Selichot 2844 20 Elul 6604

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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