Leil Selichot 6514 / סליחות 10274

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10274 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 6511 25 Elul 10271
Leil Selichot 6512 21 Elul 10272
Leil Selichot 6513 25 Elul 10273
Leil Selichot 6514 25 Elul 10274
Leil Selichot 6515 21 Elul 10275
Leil Selichot 6516 23 Elul 10276
Leil Selichot 6517 25 Elul 10277
Leil Selichot 6518 21 Elul 10278

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
by Michael Strassfeld

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