Leil Selichot 2555 / סְלִיחוֹת 6315

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6315 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 Sephardic communities, recitation begins at the start of the Hebrew month of Elul. In the Ashkenazic tradition, Selichot begin on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah — or, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, on the Saturday night of the preceding week — to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times before the holiday.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 2553 21 Elul 6313
Leil Selichot 2554 23 Elul 6314
Leil Selichot 2555 25 Elul 6315
Leil Selichot 2556 25 Elul 6316
Leil Selichot 2557 21 Elul 6317
Leil Selichot 2558 25 Elul 6318
Leil Selichot 2559 25 Elul 6319
Leil Selichot 2560 21 Elul 6320
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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: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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