Leil Selichot 6504 / סליחות 10264

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10264 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 6501 20 Elul 10261
Leil Selichot 6502 23 Elul 10262
Leil Selichot 6503 23 Elul 10263
Leil Selichot 6504 25 Elul 10264
Leil Selichot 6505 21 Elul 10265
Leil Selichot 6506 23 Elul 10266
Leil Selichot 6507 25 Elul 10267
Leil Selichot 6508 20 Elul 10268

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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