Leil Selichot 6824 / סליחות 10584

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10584 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 6821 23 Elul 10581
Leil Selichot 6822 20 Elul 10582
Leil Selichot 6823 21 Elul 10583
Leil Selichot 6824 23 Elul 10584
Leil Selichot 6825 25 Elul 10585
Leil Selichot 6826 20 Elul 10586
Leil Selichot 6827 23 Elul 10587
Leil Selichot 6828 25 Elul 10588

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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