Leil Selichot 7190 / סליחות 10950

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10950 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 7187 25 Elul 10947
Leil Selichot 7188 21 Elul 10948
Leil Selichot 7189 23 Elul 10949
Leil Selichot 7190 25 Elul 10950
Leil Selichot 7191 20 Elul 10951
Leil Selichot 7192 21 Elul 10952
Leil Selichot 7193 23 Elul 10953
Leil Selichot 7194 20 Elul 10954

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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