Leil Selichot 6508 / סליחות 10268

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10268 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 6505 21 Elul 10265
Leil Selichot 6506 23 Elul 10266
Leil Selichot 6507 25 Elul 10267
Leil Selichot 6508 20 Elul 10268
Leil Selichot 6509 23 Elul 10269
Leil Selichot 6510 25 Elul 10270
Leil Selichot 6511 25 Elul 10271
Leil Selichot 6512 21 Elul 10272

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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