Leil Selichot 6900 / סליחות 10660

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10660 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 6897 20 Elul 10657
Leil Selichot 6898 23 Elul 10658
Leil Selichot 6899 23 Elul 10659
Leil Selichot 6900 25 Elul 10660
Leil Selichot 6901 21 Elul 10661
Leil Selichot 6902 23 Elul 10662
Leil Selichot 6903 25 Elul 10663
Leil Selichot 6904 21 Elul 10664

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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