Leil Selichot 6694 / סליחות 10454

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10454 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 6691 21 Elul 10451
Leil Selichot 6692 23 Elul 10452
Leil Selichot 6693 25 Elul 10453
Leil Selichot 6694 21 Elul 10454
Leil Selichot 6695 23 Elul 10455
Leil Selichot 6696 23 Elul 10456
Leil Selichot 6697 20 Elul 10457
Leil Selichot 6698 21 Elul 10458

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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