Leil Selichot 3250 / סליחות 7010

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7010 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 3247 21 Elul 7007
Leil Selichot 3248 25 Elul 7008
Leil Selichot 3249 25 Elul 7009
Leil Selichot 3250 21 Elul 7010
Leil Selichot 3251 23 Elul 7011
Leil Selichot 3252 25 Elul 7012
Leil Selichot 3253 21 Elul 7013
Leil Selichot 3254 21 Elul 7014

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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