Leil Selichot 2855 / סליחות 6615

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6615 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 2852 23 Elul 6612
Leil Selichot 2853 25 Elul 6613
Leil Selichot 2854 21 Elul 6614
Leil Selichot 2855 21 Elul 6615
Leil Selichot 2856 25 Elul 6616
Leil Selichot 2857 21 Elul 6617
Leil Selichot 2858 21 Elul 6618
Leil Selichot 2859 23 Elul 6619

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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