Leil Selichot 6904 / סליחות 10664

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10664 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 6901 21 Elul 10661
Leil Selichot 6902 23 Elul 10662
Leil Selichot 6903 25 Elul 10663
Leil Selichot 6904 21 Elul 10664
Leil Selichot 6905 23 Elul 10665
Leil Selichot 6906 25 Elul 10666
Leil Selichot 6907 25 Elul 10667
Leil Selichot 6908 21 Elul 10668

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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