Leil Selichot 6610 / סליחות 10370

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10370 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 6607 23 Elul 10367
Leil Selichot 6608 25 Elul 10368
Leil Selichot 6609 25 Elul 10369
Leil Selichot 6610 21 Elul 10370
Leil Selichot 6611 25 Elul 10371
Leil Selichot 6612 25 Elul 10372
Leil Selichot 6613 21 Elul 10373
Leil Selichot 6614 23 Elul 10374

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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