Leil Selichot 6845 / סליחות 10605

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10605 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 6842 25 Elul 10602
Leil Selichot 6843 21 Elul 10603
Leil Selichot 6844 23 Elul 10604
Leil Selichot 6845 25 Elul 10605
Leil Selichot 6846 20 Elul 10606
Leil Selichot 6847 23 Elul 10607
Leil Selichot 6848 23 Elul 10608
Leil Selichot 6849 20 Elul 10609

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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