Leil Selichot 7090 / סליחות 10850

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10850 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 7087 21 Elul 10847
Leil Selichot 7088 23 Elul 10848
Leil Selichot 7089 25 Elul 10849
Leil Selichot 7090 21 Elul 10850
Leil Selichot 7091 23 Elul 10851
Leil Selichot 7092 25 Elul 10852
Leil Selichot 7093 20 Elul 10853
Leil Selichot 7094 23 Elul 10854

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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