Leil Selichot 2250 / סליחות 6010

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6010 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 2247 23 Elul 6007
Leil Selichot 2248 20 Elul 6008
Leil Selichot 2249 23 Elul 6009
Leil Selichot 2250 23 Elul 6010
Leil Selichot 2251 25 Elul 6011
Leil Selichot 2252 20 Elul 6012
Leil Selichot 2253 23 Elul 6013
Leil Selichot 2254 25 Elul 6014

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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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