Leil Selichot 6619 / סליחות 10379

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10379 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 6616 21 Elul 10376
Leil Selichot 6617 21 Elul 10377
Leil Selichot 6618 25 Elul 10378
Leil Selichot 6619 20 Elul 10379
Leil Selichot 6620 21 Elul 10380
Leil Selichot 6621 23 Elul 10381
Leil Selichot 6622 25 Elul 10382
Leil Selichot 6623 21 Elul 10383

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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