Leil Selichot 3090 / סליחות 6850

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6850 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 3087 20 Elul 6847
Leil Selichot 3088 21 Elul 6848
Leil Selichot 3089 23 Elul 6849
Leil Selichot 3090 20 Elul 6850
Leil Selichot 3091 21 Elul 6851
Leil Selichot 3092 23 Elul 6852
Leil Selichot 3093 25 Elul 6853
Leil Selichot 3094 20 Elul 6854

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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