Leil Selichot 6855 / סליחות 10615

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10615 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 6852 25 Elul 10612
Leil Selichot 6853 20 Elul 10613
Leil Selichot 6854 23 Elul 10614
Leil Selichot 6855 25 Elul 10615
Leil Selichot 6856 25 Elul 10616
Leil Selichot 6857 21 Elul 10617
Leil Selichot 6858 25 Elul 10618
Leil Selichot 6859 25 Elul 10619

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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