Leil Selichot 4450 / סליחות 8210

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8210 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 4447 20 Elul 8207
Leil Selichot 4448 21 Elul 8208
Leil Selichot 4449 23 Elul 8209
Leil Selichot 4450 25 Elul 8210
Leil Selichot 4451 20 Elul 8211
Leil Selichot 4452 23 Elul 8212
Leil Selichot 4453 25 Elul 8213
Leil Selichot 4454 25 Elul 8214

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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