Leil Selichot 3150 / סליחות 6910

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6910 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 3147 25 Elul 6907
Leil Selichot 3148 25 Elul 6908
Leil Selichot 3149 21 Elul 6909
Leil Selichot 3150 25 Elul 6910
Leil Selichot 3151 25 Elul 6911
Leil Selichot 3152 21 Elul 6912
Leil Selichot 3153 23 Elul 6913
Leil Selichot 3154 25 Elul 6914

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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