Leil Selichot 9150 / סליחות 12910

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 12910 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 9147 20 Elul 12907
Leil Selichot 9148 23 Elul 12908
Leil Selichot 9149 23 Elul 12909
Leil Selichot 9150 20 Elul 12910
Leil Selichot 9151 23 Elul 12911
Leil Selichot 9152 23 Elul 12912
Leil Selichot 9153 25 Elul 12913
Leil Selichot 9154 21 Elul 12914

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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