Leil Selichot 2864 / סליחות 6624

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6624 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 2861 21 Elul 6621
Leil Selichot 2862 23 Elul 6622
Leil Selichot 2863 25 Elul 6623
Leil Selichot 2864 21 Elul 6624
Leil Selichot 2865 23 Elul 6625
Leil Selichot 2866 23 Elul 6626
Leil Selichot 2867 20 Elul 6627
Leil Selichot 2868 23 Elul 6628

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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